Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis

satisfaction from aggravating him in this way. Their calculated aim was to add affliction to Paul;
φλιπσισ, meaning "friction", painted a vivid image of the painful rubbing of iron chains on a
prisoner's hands and legs. (R. P. Martin) They may have been old teachers of the Church who had
become jealous of Paul’s high position, and so wished to outstrip him and destroy his popularity.
(W.R. Nicoll)
The apostle does not challenge the validity and weight of the arguments of his detractors; at most he
shows a presentiment that they do not always correspond to motives which are as pure as they might
first appear. The important thing is that Christ should really be proclaimed in one way or another.
From this springs the joy which sweeps aside shocks and doubts and friction. (J. Collange) The
choice is between an imperfect Christianity and an unconverted state; the former, however
inadequate, must be a gain upon the latter, and therefore must give joy to a high-minded servant of
Christ. In Rome there was room enough for him and for them. He was content therefore that each
should work on independently. It was a step in advance to know Christ, even though he were known
only after the flesh. (J. Lightfoot) Ambition is blind, nay, it is a furious beast. Hence it is not to be
wondered if brethren snatch a weapon from the gospel for harassing good and pious pastors. (J.
Calvin)
Philp. 1:15 On the one hand (indefinite relative pronoun;
with false motivation), some people (Subj. Nom.; apostate
reversionists) are proclaiming (PAI3P, khru,ssω, Dramatic) the
Christ (Acc. Dir. Obj.) even (ascensive) because (or by
means) of envy (Acc. Manner; pride, ambition, jealousy,
"implode") and (connective) strife (Acc. Manner; rivalry,
contention, petty divisiveness, debate), but on the other
hand (antithetic parallelism; with true motivation), others
(Subj. Nom.; are proclaiming Christ) even (ascensive) because
(or by means) of goodwill (Acc. Manner).
WHO
Philippians 1:15 Tine.j me.n kai. dia. fqo,non kai. e;rin tine.j de. kai. di euvdoki,an to.n
Cristo.n khru,ssousin\
VUL Philippians 1:15 quidam quidem et propter invidiam et contentionem quidam autem et
propter bonam voluntatem Christum praedicant
LWB Philp. 1:16 On the one hand, certain people [with true motivation] out of virtue love
have known and continue to know that I myself am destined for the defense [apologetics] of
the good news;
KW Philp. 1:16 Some indeed out of a spirit of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense
of the good news, but others out of a partisan, self-seeking spirit are proclaiming Christ, not with
pure, unadulterated motives, but insincerely,
KJV
Philippians 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add
affliction to my bonds: