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Selected Verse: Philippians 1:15 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Php 1:15 |
Strong Concordance |
Some [5100] indeed [3303] preach [2784] Christ [5547] even [2532] of [1223] envy [5355] and [2532] strife [2054]; and [1161] some [5100] also [2532] of [1223] good will [2107]: |
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King James |
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
"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 (Rom. 14:1-23; Co1 3:10-15; Co1 9:1, &c.; Co2 11:1-4).
some also of--rather, "for"
good will--answering to "the brethren" (Phi 1:14); some being well disposed to him. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife - What was the ground of this "envy and strife" the apostle does not mention. It would seem, however, that even in Rome there was a party which was jealous of the influence of Paul, and which supposed that this was a good opportunity to diminish his influence, and to strengthen their own cause. He was not now at large so as to be able: to meet and confute them. They had access to the mass of the people. It was easy, under plausible pretences, to insinuate hints about the ambitious aims, or improper influence of Paul, or to take strong ground against him and in favor of their own views, and they availed themselves of this opportunity. It would seem most probable, though this is not mentioned, that these persons were Judaizing teachers, professing Christianity, and who supposed that Paul's views were derogatory to the honor of Moses and the Law.
And some also of good will - From pure motives, having no party aims to accomplish, and not intending in any way to give me trouble. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Even of envy
Strange as it may seem that envy should be associated with the preaching of Christ. They are jealous of Paul's influence.
Strife (ἔριν)
Factious partisanship.
Good will
Toward Paul. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| 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. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Some - preach Christ even of envy and strife - These must have been the Judaizing teachers, who insisted on the necessity of connecting the Mosaic rites with the Christian institutions; and, probably, denounced Paul to the Jews dwelling at Rome as not only an enemy to the law and the prophets, but also as a very imperfect Christian, because he declared strongly against the doctrine of circumcision, etc.; and no doubt endeavored to prejudice him with the heathen Romans.
The word preach is not to be taken here as implying that the different persons mentioned were what we call preachers of the Gospel: all that we can understand from St. Paul's use of the word is, that they proclaimed Christ as the promised Messiah, espoused the Christian cause, and contended, whether in public or private, that this Jesus was the Christ; but nothing of this kind appears to have been intended in reference to the conversion of sinners.
Some also of good will - Some, through mere benevolence to the apostle, both espoused his doctrine and vindicated his cause. |
14 And [2532] many [4119] of the brethren [80] in [1722] the Lord [2962], waxing confident [3982] by my [3450] bonds [1199], are much more [4056] bold [5111] to speak [2980] the word [3056] without fear [870].
1 Would to God [3785] ye could bear [430] with me [3450] a little [3397] in my folly [877]: and [2532] indeed [235] bear [430] with me [3450].
2 For [1063] I am jealous [2206] over you [5209] with godly [2316] jealousy [2205]: for [1063] I have espoused [718] you [5209] to one [1520] husband [435], that I may present [3936] you as a chaste [53] virgin [3933] to Christ [5547].
3 But [1161] I fear [5399], lest [3381] by any means [4458], as [5613] the serpent [3789] beguiled [1818] Eve [2096] through [1722] his [846] subtilty [3834], so [3779] your [5216] minds [3540] should be corrupted [5351] from [575] the simplicity [572] that is in [1519] Christ [5547].
4 For [1063] if [1487] [3303] he that cometh [2064] preacheth [2784] another [243] Jesus [2424], whom [3739] we have [2784] not [3756] preached [2784], or [2228] if ye receive [2983] another [2087] spirit [4151], which [3739] ye have [2983] not [3756] received [2983], or [2228] another [2087] gospel [2098], which [3739] ye have [1209] not [3756] accepted [1209], ye might [430] well [2573] bear with [430] him.
1 Am [1510] I not [3756] an apostle [652]? am [1510] I not [3756] free [1658]? have I not [3780] seen [3708] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] our [2257] Lord [2962]? are [2075] not [3756] ye [5210] my [3450] work [2041] in [1722] the Lord [2962]?
10 According [2596] to the grace [5485] of God [2316] which [3588] is given [1325] unto me [3427], as [5613] a wise [4680] masterbuilder [753], I have laid [5087] the foundation [2310], and [1161] another [243] buildeth [2026] thereon. But [1161] let [991] every man [1538] take heed [991] how [4459] he buildeth [2026] thereupon.
11 For [1063] other [243] foundation [2310] can [1410] no man [3762] lay [5087] than [3844] that is laid [2749], which [3739] is [2076] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
12 Now [1161] if any man [1536] build [2026] upon [1909] this [5126] foundation [2310] gold [5557], silver [696], precious [5093] stones [3037], wood [3586], hay [5528], stubble [2562];
13 Every man's [1538] work [2041] shall be made [1096] manifest [5318]: for [1063] the day [2250] shall declare [1213] it, because [3754] it shall be revealed [601] by [1722] fire [4442]; and [2532] the fire [4442] shall try [1381] every man's [1538] work [2041] of what sort [3697] it is [2076].
14 If any man's [1536] work [2041] abide [3306] which [3739] he hath built [2026] thereupon, he shall receive [2983] a reward [3408].
15 If any man's [1536] work [2041] shall be burned [2618], he shall suffer loss [2210]: but [1161] he himself [846] shall be saved [4982]; yet [1161] so [3779] as [5613] by [1223] fire [4442].