Philippians 1:15 “It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others…”

Philippians 1:15

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Some preache. Christ euen through enuie and strife, and some also of good will.

Darby Translation

Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ;

Bible in Basic English

Though some are preaching Christ out of envy and competition, others do it out of a good heart:

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Cross references

“preach”

2 Corinthians 4:5 2 Corinthians 1:19 Acts 5:42 Acts 8:35 Acts 9:20 Acts 10:36

2 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 1:19 · BSB

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.”

Acts 5:42 · BSB

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 8:35 · BSB

Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

Acts 9:20 · BSB

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

“even”

Philippians 2:3 Matthew 23:5 1 Corinthians 13:3 2 Corinthians 12:20 Galatians 2:4 Romans 16:17

Philippians 2:3 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Matthew 23:5 · BSB

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

1 Corinthians 13:3 · BSB

If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.

2 Corinthians 12:20 · BSB

For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

Galatians 2:4 · BSB

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.

Romans 16:17 · BSB

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.

“and”

1 Peter 5:2–4 Philippians 1:17

1 Peter 5:2–4 · BSB

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 1:17 · BSB

The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

Also

2 Corinthians 11:13

2 Corinthians 11:13 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

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