Philippians 1:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But so what? All that matters is that in every way, whether honestly or in pretense, the Messiah is being proclaimed; and in that I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Berean Standard Bible:

What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

American Standard Version:

What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

What{G5101} then{G1063}? notwithstanding{G4133}, every{G3956} way{G5158}, whether{G1535} in pretence{G4392}, or{G1535} in truth{G225}, Christ{G5547} is preached{G2605}; and{G2532} I{G5463} therein{G1722}{G5129} do rejoice{G5463}, yea{G235}, and{G2532} will rejoice{G5463}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 9:50

  • And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Mark 9:38

  • And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.

Mark 9:40

  • For he that is not against us is on our part.

1 Corinthians 15:11

  • Therefore whether [it were] I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

Philippians 1:14

  • And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:17

  • But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

1 Corinthians 14:15

  • ¶ What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

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Commentary for Philippians 1:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5101
    There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίς
    Transliteration: tís
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
  2. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  3. Strong's Number: G4133
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλήν
    Transliteration: plḗn
    Pronunciation: plane
    Description: from πλείων; moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet:--but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than.
  4. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  5. Strong's Number: G5158
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τρόπος
    Transliteration: trópos
    Pronunciation: trop'-os
    Description: from the same as τροπή; a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character:--(even) as, conversation, (+ like) manner, (+ by any) means, way.
  6. Strong's Number: G1535
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴτε
    Transliteration: eíte
    Pronunciation: i'-teh
    Description: from εἰ and τέ; if too:--if, or, whether.
  7. Strong's Number: G4392
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόφασις
    Transliteration: próphasis
    Pronunciation: prof'-as-is
    Description: from a compound of πρό and φαίνω; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show.
  8. Strong's Number: G225
    There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλήθεια
    Transliteration: alḗtheia
    Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
    Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.
  9. 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.
  10. Strong's Number: G2605
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταγγέλλω
    Transliteration: katangéllō
    Pronunciation: kat-ang-gel'-lo
    Description: from κατά and the base of ἄγγελος; to proclaim, promulgate:--declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach.
  11. 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.
  12. Strong's Number: G5463
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαίρω
    Transliteration: chaírō
    Pronunciation: khah'-ee-ro
    Description: a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
  13. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  14. Strong's Number: G5129
    There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τούτῳ
    Transliteration: toútōi
    Pronunciation: too'-to
    Description: dative case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; to (in, with or by) this (person or thing):--here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
  15. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.