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Philippians 1:15

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Envy and jealousyConflict and reconciliation

13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

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

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

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

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

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
KJV
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
WEB
Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
ASV
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
DARBY
Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.
BLB
Indeed, some, even through envy and strife, but some also through goodwill, preach Christ—
ÅB
Vel forkynner også somme Kristus av avind og for kivs skyld, men andre dog også av velvilje;
OTB
Noen forkynner Kristus av misunnelse og strid, men andre av god vilje.
B1930
Vel forkynner også somme Kristus av avind og for kivs skyld, men andre dog også av velvilje;

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Cross references

  • Romans 16:17–18

    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.

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  • Philippians 2:3

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

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:5

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

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  • 1 Peter 5:2–4

    Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

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  • 2 Corinthians 11:13

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

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  • 1 Corinthians 3:3–4

    for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

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  • Matthew 23:5

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

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:19

    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.”

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