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Philippians 1:18
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 1:18 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
- New International Version (NIV)But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
- English Standard Version (ESV)What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,
- New King James Version (NKJV)What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
Context of Philippians 1:18
16The 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. But 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, 19for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your intercession and the help of the Ruach of Messiah Yeshua. 20My eager expectation and hope is that in no way will I be put to shame, but that with complete boldness Messiah will even now, as always, be exalted in my body—whether through life or through death.
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τί γάρ; πλὴν ὅτι παντὶ τρόπῳ εἴτε προφάσει εἴτε ἀληθείᾳ Χριστὸς καταγγέλλεται, καὶ ἐν τούτῳ χαίρω ἀλλὰ καὶ χαρήσομαι.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
- thenγάρgar · forG1063
- notwithstandingπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
- everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
- wayτρόποςtropos · wayG5158
- whetherεἴτεeite · whetherG1535
- in pretenceπρόφασιςprophasis · pretenseG4392
- in truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- is preachedκαταγγέλλωkataggellō · to proclaimG2605
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- Iχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
- thereinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- thereinοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- yeaἀλλάalla · butG235
Cross-references for Philippians 1:18
- Romans 3:9What then? Are we better than they? No, not at all. For we have already made the case that all—both Jewish and Greek people—are under sin.
- Romans 6:15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be!
- 1 Corinthians 10:19What am I saying then—that an idol sacrifice is anything, or that an idol is anything?
- 1 Corinthians 14:15What is it then? I will pray in my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing praises with my spirit, and I will also sing praises with my mind.
- Philippians 1:14Because 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.
- Mark 12:40They devour widows’ houses and make long prayers as a show. These men will receive greater condemnation!”
- Philippians 1:15Some are proclaiming the Messiah out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.
- Mark 9:38John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he wasn’t following us.”
- Luke 9:45But they did not understand this statement; it was yet concealed from them so they could not grasp it. And they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.
- 1 Corinthians 15:11Whether then it is I or they, so we proclaim, and so you believed.
- 2 John 1:9Anyone who goes too far and does not remain in Messiah’s teaching does not have God. Anyone who remains in this teaching has both the Father and the Son.
Commentaries on Philippians 1:18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18What then? - It is a matter of little importance to me how Christ is preached, provided he be preached. I rejoice that any thing is known of him; and am truly glad that the Gospel is even made partially known, for this will lead to farther inquiries, and in the end be of service to the truth.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18What then? - What follows from this? What effect does it have on my mind? Does the fact that some preach from a spirit of envy and contention give me pain? Notwithstanding every way - No matter in what way it is done. We are not to suppose, however, that Paul was indifferent as to the way in which the gospel was preached, or the spirit with which it was done; but the meaning is, that it was a matter of rejoicing that it was done at all, whatever the…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. 1818. What follows from this? Does this trouble me as they thought it would? "Notwithstanding" their unkind thought to me, and self-seeking intention, the cause I have at heart is furthered "every way" of preaching, "whether in pretense (with a by motive, Php 1:16) or in truth (out of true 'love' to Christ, Php 1:17), Christ is proclaimed; and therein I do rejoice, yea, and I will rejoice." From this it would seem that these self-seeking teachers in 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
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