Philippians 1:16

Philippians 1:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
• New International Version (NIV)The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

Context of Philippians 1:16

14Because of my imprisonment, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord to dare more than ever to speak the message fearlessly. 15Some are proclaiming the Messiah out of envy and strife, but others out of good will. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News. 17The former proclaim Messiah not sincerely, but out of selfishness—expecting to stir up trouble for me in my imprisonment. 18But what does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in dishonesty or in truth, Messiah is being proclaimed—and in this I rejoice! Yes, and I will keep rejoicing,

Philippians 1:16 word by word

οἱ μὲν ἐξ ἀγάπης εἰδότες ὅτι εἰς ἀπολογίαν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου κεῖμαι·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The oneὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• preachκαταγγέλλωkataggellō · to proclaimG2605
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• contentionἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• notοὐou · noG3756
• sincerelyἁγνῶςhagnōs · purelyG55
• supposingοἴομαιoiomai oimai · to supposeG3633
• to addἐπιφέρωepipherō · to inflictG2018
• afflictionθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
• toδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Philippians 1:16

• Philippians 1:10in order to approve what is excellent—so that in the Day of Messiah you may be sincere and blameless,
• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like many, peddling the word of God. Rather, in Messiah we speak in the sight of God with sincerity, as persons sent from God.
• 2 Corinthians 4:1For this reason, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy, we do not lose heart.
• Job 6:14“A despairing person should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai.
• Job 16:4I too could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could compose words against you and shake my head at you.
• Psalms 69:26Let their encampment be deserted. Let none dwell in their tents.

Commentaries on Philippians 1:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Preach Christ of contention - The Judaizing teachers, they also preach Christ; they acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ or promised Messiah, and preach him as such. Not sincerely - ̔· Not chastely, garbling the Gospel; not speaking the whole truth, but just what served their purpose; and at the same time they denounced the apostle as an enemy to the Divine institutions, because he spoke against circumcision.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16The one preach Christ of contention - So as to form parties, and to produce strifes among his professed followers. Not sincerely - Not “purely” - ̔͂ hagnōs- not with pure motives or intentions. Their real aim is not to preach Christ, but to produce difficulty, and to stir up strife. They are ambitious people, and they have no real regard for the welfare of the church and the honor of religion. Supposing to add affliction to my bonds - To make my trial…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-20Verses 12-20 The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-18some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry: These people were likely other believers who did not like Paul and criticized him (see 2 Corinthians 10–13; Galatians 4:12–20; 5:7–12). Even so, the message about Christ was being preached, so Paul rejoiced.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1716-17. The oldest manuscripts transpose these verses, and read, "These (last) indeed out of love (to Christ and me), knowing (the opposite of 'thinking' below) that I am set (that is, appointed by God, 1Th 3:3) for the defense of the Gospel (Php 1:7, not on my own account). But the others out of contention (or rather, 'a factious spirit'; 'cabal'; a spirit of intrigue, using unscrupulous means to compass their end; 'self-seeking' [Alford]) proclaim (the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Philippians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings