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Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: |
Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will: |
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; |
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It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will. |
Some, it is true, [actually] preach Christ (the Messiah) [for no better reason than] out of envy and rivalry (party spirit), but others are doing so out of a loyal spirit and good will. |
In fact, certain ones even because of envy and rivalry, but also certain others because of good will are proclaiming the Christ, |
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I know that some are preaching Christ out of jealousy, in order to annoy me, but some are preaching Him in good faith. |
Some, indeed, are actually preaching Christ because they are moved by jealousy and partisanship, but others are doing so from the motive of good-will; |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- 7. Among the Workers; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee The apostolic companies were not formed along partisan or doctrinal lines but were formed under the sovereignty of the Spirit.
- Our Duty - Neil Girrard A word study on strife and striving that reveals what God expects of us - contains some surprising answers!
- 5. Sin - the Work of the Flesh; The Sons of the Devil - Neil Girrard The works of the flesh are evident – and abounding – and they keep us out of God’s kingdom!