15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.


In Context

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.

13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

Philippians 1:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed, even out of envy and contention; but some also for good will preach Christ.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; and some also from good will.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:15Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: