Philippians 1:10
that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all understanding;
11filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God.
Cross References
Matthew 16:23Then turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but those of men.
Matthew 26:33Then Peter, taking up the word, said to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
John 3:20For every one whose practices are foul hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his actions may not be brought to conviction.
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 →