King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Complete Jewish Bible:
True, some are proclaiming the Messiah out of jealousy and rivalry, but others are doing it in goodwill.
Berean Standard Bible:
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
American Standard Version:
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Some{G5100} indeed{G3303} preach{G2784} Christ{G5547} even{G2532} of{G1223} envy{G5355} and{G2532} strife{G2054}; and{G1161} some{G5100} also{G2532} of{G1223} good will{G2107}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 16:17
- ¶ Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Romans 16:18
- For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Philippians 2:3
- [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
2 Corinthians 11:13
- For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5
- For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
1 Peter 5:2
- Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
1 Peter 5:4
- And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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Commentary for Philippians 1:15
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever). - Strong's Number: G3303
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέν
Transliteration: mén
Pronunciation: men
Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense. - Strong's Number: G2784
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κηρύσσω
Transliteration: kērýssō
Pronunciation: kay-roos'-so
Description: of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish. - Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1223
There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διά
Transliteration: diá
Pronunciation: dee-ah'
Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance. - Strong's Number: G5355
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φθόνος
Transliteration: phthónos
Pronunciation: fthon'-os
Description: probably akin to the base of φθείρω; ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite):--envy. - Strong's Number: G2054
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρις
Transliteration: éris
Pronunciation: er'-is
Description: of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling:--contention, debate, strife, variance. - Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G2107
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐδοκία
Transliteration: eudokía
Pronunciation: yoo-dok-ee'-ah
Description: from a presumed compound of εὖ and the base of δοκέω; satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose:--desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good.