KJV ORIGINAL
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Some people are preaching about Christ just to stir up drama and cause problems — they're not being real about it. They think they can make my situation in prison even worse by doing this.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people will use even good things like faith to create unnecessary drama and hurt others.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote the letter to the Christian community in Philippi during the mid-first century CE. He wrote it from prison to thank them for their financial support and to encourage them amidst his circumstances.
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