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Philippians 1:18

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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

What then? notwithstanding every way,.... What follows from hence? what is to be concluded from all this? what is to be thought or said in this case? this, that notwithstanding these brethren acted on…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What then? - What follows from this? What effect does it have on my mind? Does the fact that some preach from a spirit of envy and contention give me pain? Notwithstanding every way - No matter in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

What then? - It is a matter of little importance to me how Christ is preached, provided he be preached. I rejoice that any thing is known of him; and am truly glad that the Gospel is even made…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 1:12-20

We see here the care the apostle takes to prevent their being offended at his sufferings. He was now a prisoner at Rome; this might be a stumbling-block to those who had received the gospel by his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

What then? "What matters it? Qu'importe?" The right order of the two previous verses gives full force to such a question.

notwithstanding Better, only. With beautiful significance he modifies the…