Philippians 1:10
in order that ye may approve the things that are most excellent[1:10], that ye may be pure and without offense unto the day of Christ;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more, in knowledge and all discernment;
Cross References
Matthew 16:23But he turned and said to Peter: Get thee behind me, Satan[16:23]; thou art an offense to me; for thou thinkest not the things of God, but those of men.
Matthew 26:33Peter answering said to him: Though all shall be offended because of thee, I will never be offended.
John 3:20For every one that does evil hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:10-12
The Apostle's Affection and Hope. ( a. d. 62.) 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. These verses contain the prayers he put up for them. Paul often let his friends know what it was he begged of God for them, that they might know… Read the whole commentary →