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Philippians 1:17

Of faction (ec eriqeiav). Out of partisanship. From eriqeuw, to spin wool, and that from eriqov, a hireling. The papyri examples suit the idea of selfish ambition (Moulton and Milligan's Vocabulary). See II Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20.

Not sincerely (oux agnwv). "Not purely," that is with mixed and impure motives.

To raise up affliction for my bonds (qliyin egeirein toiv desmoiv mou). Now that Paul is down they jump on him in mean and nagging ways. Dative case in desmoiv. "To make my chains gall me" (Lightfoot).

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