Philippians 1:17

Of faction

(εξ εριθειας). Out of partisanship. From εριθευω, to spin wool, and that from εριθος, a hireling. The papyri examples suit the idea of selfish ambition (Moulton and Milligan's Vocabulary). See 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20.Not sincerely

(ουχ αγνως). "Not purely," that is with mixed and impure motives.To raise up affliction for my bonds

(θλιψιν εγειρειν τοις δεσμοις μου). Now that Paul is down they jump on him in mean and nagging ways. Dative case in δεσμοις. "To make my chains gall me" (Lightfoot).