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

Other Translations of Philippians 1:15

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

The Message

15 It's true that some here preach Christ because with me out of the way, they think they'll step right into the spotlight. But the others do it with the best heart in the world.

New King James Version

15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will:

New Living Translation

15 It's true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 1:15

Commentary on Philippians 1:12-20

(Read Philippians 1:12-20)

The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed this best of men! The apostle was easy in the midst of all. Since our troubles may tend to the good of many, we ought to rejoice. Whatever turns to our salvation, is by the Spirit of Christ; and prayer is the appointed means of seeking for it. Our earnest expectation and hope should not be to be honoured of men, or to escape the cross, but to be upheld amidst temptation, contempt, and affliction. Let us leave it to Christ, which way he will make us serviceable to his glory, whether by labour or suffering, by diligence or patience, by living to his honour in working for him, or dying to his honour in suffering for him.