Philippians 1:15
Strong's Lexicon
It is true that
μὲν (men)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.

some
Τινὲς (Tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

preach
κηρύσσουσιν (kēryssousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

Christ
Χριστὸν (Christon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

out of
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

envy
φθόνον (phthonon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5355: Envy, a grudge, spite. Probably akin to the base of phtheiro; ill-will, i.e. Jealousy.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

rivalry,
ἔριν (erin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2054: Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[others]
τινὲς (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

out of
δι’ (di’)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

goodwill.
εὐδοκίαν (eudokian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2107: From a presumed compound of eu and the base of dokeo; satisfaction, i.e. delight, or kindness, wish, purpose.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Young's Literal Translation
Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.

New American Standard Bible
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

King James Bible
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Parallel Verses
New International Version
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

New Living Translation
It's true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.

English Standard Version
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

New American Standard Bible
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

King James Bible
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.

International Standard Version
Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.

NET Bible
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.

American Standard Version
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

English Revised Version
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Young's Literal Translation
Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ;
















Cross References
Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

2 Corinthians 11:13
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Philippians 1:14
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:13
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

Philippians 1:12
But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

Philippians 1:16
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

Philippians 1:17
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

Philippians 1:18
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
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