Philippians 1:15

Translations

Modern

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Traditional

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Literal

Indeed, some, even through envy and strife, but some also through goodwill, preach Christ—

Latin

Quidam quidem et propter invidiam et contentionem: quidam autem et propter bonam voluntatem Christum prædicant:

Original

Greek

English

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Notes

Philippians 1:15–18

some 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.

Philippians 1:12–19

Paul was happy that his time in prison helped spread the good news about Jesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Romans 16:17–18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
2 Corinthians 11:13
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
1 Peter 5:2–4
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
Philippians 1:16–18
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Matthew 23:5
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
1 Corinthians 3:3–4
…for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
2 Corinthians 1:19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
James 4:5–6
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Acts 9:20
Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”
Galatians 2:4
This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

Parallels

James 1:2–12

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Ministers: should Preach with Good Will and Love Religious Zeal without Knowledge Religious Zeal: Exemplified Rome: Christians In Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should not Preach Through Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage

Philippians 1:15

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