Even of envy and strife (κα δια φθονον κα εριν). "Even because of" (accusative after δια). Surely the lowest of motives for preach…

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife. The apostle does not mention what the basis of this "envy and strife" was. It would see…

Of envy and strife.—Explained below as “contention,” or, more properly (as in Philippians 2:3, and in Romans 2:8; [Reference 2 Cor…

It is greatly to be desired that all who preach Christ should preach in a right spirit. But even if they do not, let us be glad that Christ is prea…

Not all of these newly encouraged “preachers” in Rome, however, were responding with the highest of motives. Some were proclaiming the message of C…

Some indeed. Here is another fruit of Paul’s bonds, that not only were the brethren stirred up to confidence by his example — some by main…

Some, indeed, preach Christ
That is, some of them, as the Arabic version reads; some of the brethren, that were only…

The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to counteract the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These th…

Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…