Philippians 1:9-11
What is written? (ESV)
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
What does it say?
And it’s my prayer that your love may continue to increase with knowledge and good judgement in order to accept what is excellent, and so be innocent for the day of Christ, filled with righteous good works that come through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
What is its immediate context?
In Paul’s introduction to the church at Philippi, he commends the for their “partnership in the gospel” (vs 5) leading to this prayer that he has for them.
How Philippians 1:9-11 is applied across Bible answers
Should we be judging others (Matthew 7:1-2)?
Paul's prayer is that Christians grow in knowledge [of God's word] in order to better judge ("discern") those things that are good/righteous.
What is Godly love?
A person's love can be increased indefinitely through knowledge and proper judgment, always seeking to be made more complete in Christ and good works.
