Philippians 1:16
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
King James Version
In Context
15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Cross References
Job 6:14To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
Psalms 69:26For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
Philippians 1:10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till 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 →