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Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
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Paul identifies two groups of preachers in Rome. Some preached from "good will," motivated by a sincere love for the gospel and for Paul. Others, however, preached from "envy and strife." Commentators explain this was a petty, personal jealousy, using Paul's imprisonment as an opportunity to elevate themselves and diminish his influence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Even of envy and strife (κα δια φθονον κα εριν). "Even because of" (accusative after δια). Surely the lowest of motives for preach…
19th Century
Anglican
Of envy and strife.—Explained below as “contention,” or, more properly (as in Philippians 2:3, and in Romans 2:8; [Reference 2 Cor…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
