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What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
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The Gospel Above All Else
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's profound sense of priorities. He rejoices that Christ is being preached, even by rivals with impure motives. This demonstrates a supreme love for Christ and the gospel that transcends personal grievances, reputation, or comfort. His joy is rooted in the advancement of God's kingdom, not his own standing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
What then? What follows from this? What effect does it have on my mind? Does the fact that some preach from a spirit of envy and contentio…
What then? (τ γαρ?). Sharp problem put up to Paul by the conduct of the Judaizers.
Only that (πλην οτ). Sa…
19th Century
Anglican
The contrast of this verse with such passages as 2 Corinthians 12:4—where the Judaizers at Corinth are said to preach another Jesus…
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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…
Paul’s conclusion, “But what does it matter?” reveals his sense of values. The importance of the Gospel and its proclamation so outweighed any pers…
16th Century
Protestant
But in every way. Since the wicked disposition of those he has spoken about might detract from the acceptability of the doctrine, he says …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
What then? notwithstanding every way What follows from this? what is to be concluded from all this? what is to be th…
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
Above, the Apostle described the progress he has made; here he deals with the joy born of this progress: first, the cause of this joy, and second, …
