Phili 1:18 | RWP | e4.org | What then? ( τ γαρ? ). Sharp problem put up to Paul by the conduct of the Judaizers. Only that ( πλην οτ ). Same idiom in . Πλην is adverb πλεον (more besides). As a preposition πλην means "except." This essential thing Paul sees in spite of all their envy and selfishness that Christ is preached. Whether in pretence ( ειτε προφασε ). Either from προφαινω , to shew forth, or προφημ , to speak forth, the ostensible presentation often untrue. See . Paul sees clearly through the pious pretence of these Judaizers and rejoices that people get some knowledge of Christ. Some Christ is better than no Christ. Yea, and will rejoice ( αλλα κα χαρησομα ). Note affirmative, not adversative, use of αλλα . Volitive use of the future (second future passive) indicative ( χαρησομα ) of χαιρω . Paul is determined to rejoice in spite of the efforts of the Judaizers to prod him to anger.

‏ Philippians 1:18

What then? ( τ γαρ? ). Sharp problem put up to Paul by the conduct of the Judaizers.

Only that ( πλην οτ ). Same idiom in Ac 20:23. Πλην is adverb πλεον (more besides). As a preposition πλην means "except." This essential thing Paul sees in spite of all their envy and selfishness that Christ is preached.

Whether in pretence ( ειτε προφασε ). Either from προφαινω, to shew forth, or προφημ, to speak forth, the ostensible presentation often untrue. See Ac 27:30. Paul sees clearly through the pious pretence of these Judaizers and rejoices that people get some knowledge of Christ. Some Christ is better than no Christ.

Yea, and will rejoice ( αλλα κα χαρησομα ). Note affirmative, not adversative, use of αλλα. Volitive use of the future (second future passive) indicative ( χαρησομα ) of χαιρω. Paul is determined to rejoice in spite of the efforts of the Judaizers to prod him to anger.