Philippians 1:16

1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

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

KJV

The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

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

1:17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

What does Philippians 1:16 mean?

Philippians 1:16 is a verse in the book of Philippians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include μέν (men), καταγγέλλω (kataggello), Χριστός (Christos). It connects to 24 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

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oneμένmen/men/G3303a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.

preachκαταγγέλλωkataggello/kat-ang-gel'-lo/G2605from 2596 and the base of 32; to proclaim, promulgate:--declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach.

ChristΧριστόςChristos/khris-tos'/G5547from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.

ofἐκekG1537or ex ex a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.

contention,ἐριθείαeritheia/er-ith-i'-ah/G2052perhaps as the same as 2042; properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction:--contention(-ious), strife.

notοὐouG3756ouk ook, and (before an aspirate) ouch ookh a primary word; the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.

sincerely,ἁγνόςhagnos/hag-noce'/G55adverb from 53; purely, i.e. honestly:--sincerely.

supposingοἴομαι οἶμαιoiomaiG3633oimai oy'-mahee middle voice apparently from 3634; to make like (oneself), i.e. imagine (be of the opinion):--suppose, think.

addἐπιφέρωepiphero/ep-ee-fer'-o/G2018from 1909 and 5342; to bear upon (or further), i.e. adduce (personally or judicially (accuse, inflict)), superinduce:--add, bring (against), take.

afflictionθλῖψιςthlipsis/thlip'-sis/G2347from 2346; pressure (literally or figuratively):--afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.

myἐγώmou/moo/G3450the simpler form of 1700; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.

bonds:δεσμόςdesmonG1199or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from 1210; a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability:--band, bond, chain, string.

Commentary on Philippians 1:16

HENRY_FULL · Philippians 1:16

Eph.4" We have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. We may observe that in this, as in most others of Paul's epistles, the former part is doctrinal, and fitted to inform the minds of men in the great truths and doctrines of the gospel, the latter is practical, and designed for the direction of their lives and manners, all Christians being bound to endeavour after soundness in the faith, and regularity in life and practice. In what has gone before we have heard of Christian privileges, which are the matter of our comfort. In what follows we shall hear of Christian duties, and what the Lord our God requires of us in consideration of such privileges vouchsafed to us. The best way to understand the mysteries and partake of the privileges of which we have read before is conscientiously to practise the duties prescribed to us in what follows: as, on the other hand, a serious consideration and belief of the doctrines that have been taught us in the foregoing chapters will be a good foundation on which to build the practice of the duties prescribed in those which are yet before us. Christian faith and Christian practice mutually befriend each other. In this chapter we have divers exhortations to important duties. I. One that is more general, ver. 1 . II. An exhortation to mutual love, unity, and concord, with the proper means and motives to promote them, ver. 2-16 . III. An exhortation to Christian purity and holiness of life; and that both more general ( ver. 17-24 ) and in several particular instances, ver. 25, to the end .

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Numbers 12:3

(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

Psalms 45:4

And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. ride: Heb. prosper thou, ride thou

Proverbs 3:34

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. having: or, saving himself

Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Mark 9:19

He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Acts 20:19 Romans 15:1 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:7 Galatians 5:22 Galatians 5:23 Galatians 6:2 Colossians 3:12 Colossians 3:13 1 Timothy 6:11 2 Timothy 2:25 James 1:21 James 3:15 1 Peter 3:15

Topics

Afflicted, Duty Toward The Malice Ministers Rome Sincerity Strife Zeal, Religious

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Philippians 1:16.

Matthew 1:16

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 10:29

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny

Matthew 20:23

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 5:37

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

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What does Philippians 1:16 say?

Philippians 1:16 (King James Version) reads: "The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:"

Is Philippians 1:16 in the Old or New Testament?

Philippians 1:16 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Philippians.

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