Philippians 1:16
but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will.
17These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:1So then, as I have this ministry because of God’s mercy to me, I do not lose heart.
Philippians 1:10for testing things that differ, so that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:13-21
The Apostle's Success and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention,… Read the whole commentary →