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Philippians 1:10 Meaning

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Context Explained

8For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

12But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Romans 12:2

    Encourages believers to discern what is good and pleasing to God.

  • Philippians 3:14

    Both verses speak to striving for the goal in Christ.

Source: Philippians 1:10