Philippians 1:10

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

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
That	δοκιμάζειν dokimazein	G1381	to test (literally or figuratively) · verb — present active infinitive
ye	ὑμᾶς hymâs	G5209	you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
things	δοκιμάζω dokimázō	G1381	to test (literally or figuratively)
excellent	διαφέροντα, diapheronta	G1308	to bear through · verb — present active participle, accusative plural neuter
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
be	ὦ ō	G5600	(may
sincere	εἰλικρινεῖς eilikrineis	G1506	judged by sunlight · adjective — nominative plural masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
offence	ἀπρόσκοποι aproskopoi	G677	actively · adjective — nominative plural masculine
till	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
day	ἡμέραν hēmeran	G2250	day · noun — accusative singular feminine
Christ	Χριστοῦ Christou	G5547	anointed · noun — genitive singular masculine, a title

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Cross-references

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,…
1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all…
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of…
Romans 2:18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:9-11

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 what to beg for themselves and be directed in their own prayers, and that they might be encouraged to hope they should receive from God the quickening, strengthening, everlasting, comforting grace, which so powerful an intercessor as Paul asked of God for them. It is an encouragement to us to know that we are prayed for by our friends, who, we have reason to think, have an interest at the throne of grace. It was intended likewise for their direction in their walk, and that they might labour to answer his prayers for them; for by this it would appear…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:10

Literally, "With a view to your proving (and so approving and embracing) the things that excel" (Rom 2:18); not merely things not bad, but the things best among those that are good; the things of more advanced excellence. Ask as to things, not merely, Is there no harm, but is there any good, and which is the best? sincere--from a Greek root. Examined in the sunlight and found pure. without offence--not stumbling; running the Christian race without falling through any stumbling-block, that is, temptation, in your way. till--rather, "unto," "against"; so that when the day of Christ comes, ye may be found pure and without offense.

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:10

That ye may approve things that are excellent - Εις το δοκιμαζειν ὑμας τα διαφεροντα· To the end that ye may put to proof the things that differ, or the things that are in are more profitable. By the pure and abundant love which they received from God they would be able to try whatever differed from the teaching they had received, and from the experience they had in spiritual things. That ye may be sincere - Ἱνα ητε ειλικρινεις. The word ειλικρινεια, which we translate sincerity, is compounded of ειλη, the splendor of the sun, and κρινω, I judge; a thing which may be examined in the clearest and strongest light, without the possibility of detecting a single flaw or imperfection. "A metapho…

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The Church Fathers

Therefore, since the Jews still contend that the Christ is not yet come, whom we have in so many ways approved to be come, let the Jews recognise their own fate, -a fate which they were constantly foretold as destined to incur after the advent of the Christ, on account of the impiety with which they despised and slew Him.
— Tertullian, An Answer to the Jews

He says, "in knowledge and all discernment, that ye may approve the things that are excellent," that is, the things that are profitable. This I say not for my own sake, says he, but for yours, for there is danger lest any one be spoiled by the love of the heretics; for all this he hints at, and see how he brings it in. Not for my own sake, says he, do I say this, but that ye may be sincere, that is, that ye receive no spurious doctrine under the pretence of love. How then, says he, "If it be possible, live peaceably with all men"? "Live peaceably" (Rom. xii. 18), he says, not, Love so as to be harmed by that friendship; for he says, "if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee; that ye may be sincere" (Matt. v. 29), that is, before God, "and without offence," that is, before men, for many men's friendships are often a hurt to them. Even though it hurts thee not, says he, still another may stumble thereat. "Unto the day of Christ"; i.e. that ye may then be found pure, having caused no one to stumble.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Philippians 2

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Dictionary and topics

Philippians, Epistle to — Was written by Paul during the two years when he was “in bonds” in Rome (Phil. 1:7-13), probably early in the year A.D. 62 or in the end of 61. The Philippians had sent Epaphroditus, their messenger,…
Grace Of God · GROWTH IN — GROWTH IN
Holiness · 2:17;5:22-25;6:15; — 2:17;5:22-25;6:15;
Offence · Saints should: Be without — Saints should: Be without
Perfection · UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO — UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Sincerity · Prayer for, on behalf of others — Prayer for, on behalf of others
Tact · .In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage — .In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Philippians 1:10

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:9-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:10

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:10

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Philippians 1:10

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:9-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:10

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:10

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on Philippians 1:10

John Calvin on Philippians 1:7-11

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Philippians 1:9-10