King James Version
Philippians 1:16 in the King James Version says “The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:”
Philippians 1:16 · KJV
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The one”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“of”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“to add”
G2018to bear upon (or further), i.e., adduce (personally or judicially (accuse, inflict)), superinduce
“bonds”
G1199a band, i.e., ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
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