Rome In Philippeans

The Roman letter gives many statements  that Rome was a center of heresy. Other letters that mention Rome also reveal that Rome was filled with insincere ministers of the Gospel. Some wanting Paul to be afflicted in prison so that he would be moved out of their way.

Php 1:13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

Php 1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Php 1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Php 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

Php 1:17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

There was indeed an insincere element in Rome trying to get rid of Paul. They seemed to be envious of Paul's influence.

Proof some would stoop to detestable activities to achieve influence.