In Philippians 1:16, Paul elaborates on those who preach from selfish ambition, explaining their motive to add affliction to his chains.

Philippians 1:17 describes preaching from love—direct contrast to the envy-motivated preaching in verse 15, highlighting opposite motives.

In Philippians 1:18, Paul responds by rejoicing that Christ is preached whether in pretense or truth — the outcome of the mixed motives.

Philippians 2:3 commands against selfish ambition and conceit—the same vice (eritheia) that drives the preachers in Philippians 1:15.

Romans 16:18 says such people serve their own appetites—directly matching the self-serving motives (envy, strife) in Philippians 1:15.

1 Corinthians 3:3 calls envy and strife carnal—applying the same vices that motivate some preachers in Philippians 1:15.

1 Corinthians 13:3 declares that even sacrificial acts without love profit nothing—reflecting that preaching from envy lacks the essential motive of love.

2 Corinthians 4:5 contrasts preaching self with preaching Christ—directly opposing the selfish motives (envy, strife) some had in Philippians 1:15.

In 2 Corinthians 12:20, Paul lists envy and strife among behaviors he fears to find—same Greek roots as in Philippians, linking impure motives in ministry to congregational conflict.

1 Corinthians 13:4 states that love does not envy — directly opposing the envy-driven preaching mentioned here.

James 3:16 states that envy and self-seeking lead to chaos — confirming the destructive nature of the motives here.

Colossians 1:28 presents Paul's pure motive of presenting everyone perfect — contrasting the envy and strife motives here.

1 Timothy 6:4 uses the same phrase 'envy, strife' to describe proud disputers — a direct parallel to the motives here.

Galatians 6:12 describes those who preach from fear of persecution — another example of impure motives like the envy and strife here.

1 Peter 5:2-4 calls for ministry from willing, eager hearts—parallels the good-will motive in Philippians, contrasting with envy-driven preaching.

Numbers 11:29 shows Moses rebuking jealousy over prophetic gifts—similar envy in ministry, but Paul accepts any preaching of Christ.

Matthew 23:5 condemns religious acts done for show—parallel to preaching from envy for personal glory in Philippians 1:15.