Philippians 1:9

Translations

Modern

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Et hoc oro, ut caritas vestra magis ac magis abundet in scientia, et in omni sensu:

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English

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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.

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