Of faction (εξ εριθειας). Out of partisanship. From εριθευω, to spin wool, and that from εριθος, a hireling. The papyri examples s…

But the other of love. From pure motives, and from sincere affection to me.

Knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel…

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…

The former group of preachers (v.15a) were guilty of insincerity, particularly toward Paul. That they preached Christ and that Paul found no fault …

That for the defense. Those who truly loved Christ considered that it would be a disgrace to them if they did not a ociate themselves with…

But the other of love
Those that were truly brethren in the Lord, who had received the grace of God in truth, to who…

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…