Philippians 1:10

Translations

Modern

…so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Traditional

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

Literal

…for you to approve the things being excellent, so that you may be pure and blameless unto the day of Christ,

Latin

…ut probetis potiora, ut sitis sinceri, et sine offensa in diem Christi,

Original

Greek

English

…so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Notes

Philippians 1:9–10

Love is the result of Christ’s Spirit within believers (Romans 5:5; Galatians 5:22). Love is part of the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is working in believers
abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight: Growing in understanding helps believers know what truly matters (see Romans 12:2). It helps them live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns (compare 1 Thessalonians 3:12–13; 5:23).

Philippians 1:3–11

Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Day Is Coming

Related verses

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
…so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 2:18
…if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
Ephesians 5:10
Test and prove what pleases the Lord.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Philippians 1:6
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
…but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
1 Corinthians 1:8
He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 16:23
But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
John 1:47
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
Matthew 18:6–7
But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Colossians 1:3–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bond, Bondage Day of Christ Day of the Lord Nero Philippians, Letter to the Second Coming of Christ

Topics

Commitment to Excellence Discernment Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Intercession: Exemplified Offense: Saints should be Without Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sincerity: Pray For, on Behalf of Others Sincerity: Prayer For, on Behalf of Others Sinlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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