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Philippians 1:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Philippians 1:16

Verse 16 of 30

Scripture focus

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

Philippians 1:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Philippians 1:16

Theological / Devotional

The one. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the transposition of vs. 16, 17 so that Paul continues the thought of the second half of v. 15 by speaking of those who preach Christ “of good will.”

Contention. Rather, “factiousness,” or “partisanship,” “disputes.”

Not sincerely. Or, “not purely,” not with pure motives or intentions. They did indeed preach Christ, but for the purpose of harming Paul.

Supposing to add affliction. Rather, “thinking [or, “purposing”] to bring affliction to bear.” Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the reading “thinking [or, “purposing”] to raise up affliction.” They hoped their contentious preaching would increase the trials arising from Paul’s imprisonment.

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