Philippians 1:16
the former preach Christ out of contention, not sincerely, thinking to add affliction to my bonds;
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
In Context
15Some indeed through envy and strife, and some also through good-will:
17the others out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore having received this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we are not disheartened:
Philippians 1:10that ye may try things that differ, that ye may be sincere and without offence 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 →