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Philippians 1:15

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; and some also from good will.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Some, indeed, by reason of envy and strife—some, however, by reason of good will—are proclaiming, the Christ:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Some indeed, even out of envy and contention: but some also for good will preach Christ.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Some preache. Christ euen through enuie and strife, and some also of good will.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Some in deed preach Christ, euen of enuie and strife, and some also of good will.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— While some of them preach only because of envy and strife, others preach Christ in good will and love;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Some preach from envy and contention, but some from good-will, and in the love of the Meshiha;
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And they herald [it], some from envy and contention; but others with good will, and with love for the Messiah;

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Some 5100
{5100} Prime
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
indeed 3303
{3303} Prime
μέν
men
{men}
A primary particle; properly indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.
preach 2784
{2784} Prime
κηρύσσω
kerusso
{kay-roos'-so}
Of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel).
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
Christ 5547
{5547} Prime
Χριστός
Christos
{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
even 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
of 1223
{1223} Prime
διά
dia
{dee-ah'}
A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.
envy 5355
{5355} Prime
φθόνος
phthonos
{fthon'-os}
Probably akin to the base of G5351; ill will (as detraction), that is, jealousy (spite).
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
strife; 2054
{2054} Prime
ἔρις
eris
{er'-is}
Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, that is, (by implication) wrangling.
and 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
some 5100
{5100} Prime
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
also 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
of 1223
{1223} Prime
διά
dia
{dee-ah'}
A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.
good will: 2107
{2107} Prime
εὐδοκία
eudokia
{yoo-dok-ee'-ah}
From a presumed compound of G2095 and the base of G1380; satisfaction, that is, (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Philippians 1:15

_ _ “Some indeed are preaching Christ even for envy, that is, to carry out the envy which they felt towards Paul, on account of the success of the Gospel in the capital of the world, owing to his steadfastness in his imprisonment; they wished through envy to transfer the credit of its progress from him to themselves. Probably Judaizing teachers (Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 1 Corinthians 9:1, etc.; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4).

_ _ some also of — rather, “for”

_ _ good will — answering to “the brethren” (Philippians 1:14); some being well disposed to him.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Philippians 1:12-20.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Philippians 1:15-16

Some indeed preach Christ out of contention — Envying St. Paul's success, and striving to hurt him thereby. Not sincerely — From a real desire to glorify God. But supposing — Though they were disappointed. To add more affliction to my bonds — By enraging the Romans against me.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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preach:

Philippians 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Philippians 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Acts 8:5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Acts 9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Acts 10:36 The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Acts 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
2 Corinthians 1:19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, [even] by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

even:

Philippians 2:3 [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Matthew 23:5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Romans 16:17-18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. ... For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
1 Corinthians 3:3-4 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas [there is] among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? ... For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I [am] of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
1 Corinthians 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
2 Corinthians 12:20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and [that] I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest [there be] debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Galatians 2:4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
James 4:5-6 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? ... But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

and:

Philippians 1:17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
1 Peter 5:2-4 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; ... And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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Mt 23:5. Ac 5:42; 8:5, 35; 9:20; 10:36; 11:20. Ro 16:17. 1Co 1:23; 3:3; 13:3. 2Co 1:19; 4:5; 12:20. Ga 2:4. Php 1:16, 17, 18; 2:3. 1Ti 3:16. Jm 4:5. 1P 5:2.

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