“ Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: ”
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 w...
Php_1:12-18. The Apostle's Present Condition. Turning from these thoughts about his correspondents Paul informs them of his own condition. His very imprisonment has helped his missionary work inste...
Some. App-124. preach. App-121. of . through, App-104. Philippians 1:2 . also , &c. of good will also, good will . Greek. eritheia, See Romans 2:8 .
15 Some indeed. Here is another fruit of Paul’s bonds, that not only were the brethren stirred up to confidence by his example — some by maintaining their position, others by becoming more ea...
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: Some - preach Christ even of envy and strife - These must have been the Judaizing teachers, who insisted on the necessit...
Some indeed preach Christ, &c.— It is very proper here to inquire who these preachers were, the rightly stating of which may give some light to this Epistle. There can be no doubt that they mus...
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 'Some indeed are preaching Christ even for х dia ( G1223 ): on account of: to gratify] envy; i:e., to carry o...
The Prisoner Apostle in Rome § 1. Address and Salutation ( Philippians 1:1-2 ). Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:2 . The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of...
[ 2. Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome ( Philippians 1:12-26 ). (1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwil...
Chapter 3 HOW THE PHILIPPIANS SHOULD THINK OF PAUL AT ROME. Philippians 1:12-20 (R.V.) HAVING poured out his feelings about those dear friends and children in the Lord at Philippi, the Apostle...
“To Live Is Christ, and To Die Is Gain” Philippians 1:12-21 It was a matter of comparative indifference to Paul what happened to himself so long as the gospel progressed, because the extension...
This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind o...
(15) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: (16) The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the othe...
Some, indeed, preach Christ ,.... That is, some of them, as the Arabic version reads; some of the brethren, that were only so in profession; wherefore these could not be the unbelieving Jews, who pr...
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: Ver. 15. Some indeed preach Christ ] Such self-seekers there are today not a few. Two things make a good Christian,...
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy Envying my success, or envying me that esteem and reputation which I have in the church, and seeking to gain it to themselves; and strife Striving to draw p...
Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servant...
The Apostle's Success and Joy. A. D. 62. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that...
He doth here tacitly answer an exception which might be made; It were better some of them were silent, than preach so boldly as to procure him hatred, and lessen his reputation; 1. By granting ther...
Paul Stresses That Though He Is In Chains It Has Turned Out To Be Of Benefit To The Gospel Of Christ, Something Which Causes Him To Rejoice ( Philippians 1:12-18 ). It is apparent from what follow...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 1:12 . The things which happened unto me. —Precisely the same phrase as in Ephesians 6:21 ; is translated “my affairs” (so Colossians 4:7 ). These ci...
Philipians Philippians 1:15-18 I. Diverse developments of human disposition. II. The possibility of doing a good deed through a bad motive. III. The impossibility of entirely concealing motive....
Philippians 1:12-14 . But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are ma...
Philippians 1:1 . Paul and Timotheus. The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their...
EXPOSITION Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus . St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other E...
St. Paul's Present Circumstances, Experiences, and Expectations. The result of Paul's imprisonment:
Acts 4:28 ; Genesis 45:5-8 ; Genesis 50:20 ; Isaiah 20:6 ; Psalms 76:10
Preaching Christ Philippians 1:15-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered....
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 disap...