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but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
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Preaching from Jealousy
Commentators explain that this group's preaching was not driven by doctrinal error, but by ugly personal motives. Scholars point to "selfish ambition," "faction," and jealousy. Their goal was to promote themselves and, as one scholar puts it, "make my chains gall me"—to intentionally add to Paul's suffering while he was imprisoned.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Of faction (εξ εριθειας). Out of partisanship. From εριθευω, to spin wool, and that from εριθος, a hireling. The papyri examples s…
19th Century
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…
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The former group of preachers (v.15a) were guilty of insincerity, particularly toward Paul. That they preached Christ and that Paul found no fault …
16th Century
Protestant
That for the defense. Those who truly loved Christ considered that it would be a disgrace to them if they did not associate themselves wit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the other of love Those that were truly brethren in the Lord, who had received the grace of God in truth, to who…
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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…
