Philippians 1:10New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ;
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day,
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— To the end ye may be putting to the test the things that differ, in order that ye may be incorrupt and may give no occasion of stumbling, unto the day of Christ,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for your proving the things that differ, that ye may be pure and offenceless—to a day of Christ,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— That you may approve the better things: that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— That ye may alowe those things which are best, that ye may be pure, and without offence vntill the day of Christ,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— That ye may approue things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere, and without offence till the day of Christ.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— So that you may choose the things that are excellent and that you may be pure and without offence in the day of Christ,
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— that you may distinguish those things that are proper, and may be pure and without offence in the day of the Meshiha,
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— so that ye may discern the things that are suitable; and may be pure and without offence, in the day of the Messiah, |
That
y1519 [1519] Standardεἰςeis{ice}
A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases.
ye
5209 {5209} Primeὑμᾶςhumas{hoo-mas'}
Accusative of G5210; you (as the object of a verb or preposition).
may approve
1381 {1381} Primeδοκιμάζωdokimazo{dok-im-ad'-zo}
From G1384; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication to approve.
z5721 <5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 647
things that are excellent;
1308 {1308} Primeδιαφέρωdiaphero{dee-af-er'-o}
From G1223 and G5342; to bear through, that is, (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, that is, (objectively) to toss about (figuratively report); subjectively to ' differ', or (by implication) surpass.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
that
2443 {2443} Primeἵναhina{hin'-ah}
Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).
ye may be
5600 {5600} Primeὦo{o}
Including the oblique forms, as well as ἦς [[es]], {ace}; ἦ [[e]], {ay}, etc.; the subjunctive of G1510; ( may, might, can, could, would, must, etc.; also with G1487 and its compounds, as well as with other particles) be.
z5753 <5753> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792) Count - 68
sincere
1506 {1506} Primeεἰλικρινήςheilikrines{i-lik-ree-nace'}
From εἵλη [[heile]] (the sun's ray) and G2919; judged by sunlight, that is, tested as genuine (figuratively).
and
2532 {2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
without offence
677 {0677} Primeἀπρόσκοποςaproskopos{ap-ros'-kop-os}
From G0001 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4350; actively inoffensive, that is, not leading into sin; passively faultless, that is, not led into sin.
till
1519 {1519} Primeεἰςeis{ice}
A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases.
the day
2250 {2250} Primeἡμέραhemera{hay-mer'-ah}
Feminine (with G5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι [[hemai]] (to sit; akin to the base of G1476) meaning tame, that is, gentle; day, that is, (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context).
of Christ;
5547 {5547} PrimeΧριστόςChristos{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. |
Philippians 1:10
_ _ Literally, “With a view to your proving (and so approving and embracing) the things that excel” (Romans 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. |
Philippians 1:10
That ye may try — By that spiritual sense. The things that are excellent — Not only good, but the very best; the superior excellence of which is hardly discerned, but by the adult Christian. That ye may be inwardly sincere — Having a single eye to the very best things, and a pure heart. And outwardly without offence — Holy, unblamable in all things. |
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Isaiah 7:15-16 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. ... For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.
Amos 5:14-15 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. ... Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Micah 3:2 Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones;
John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Romans 2:18 And knowest [his] will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
Romans 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that [it is] good.
Romans 7:22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
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, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:9 [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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- approve things that are excellent:
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Job 12:11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
Job 34:3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
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, and perfect, will of God.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. ... Therefore [it is] no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Hebrews 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. ... But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
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.
Revelation 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
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Philippians 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Genesis 20:5 Said he not unto me, She [is] my sister? and she, even she herself said, He [is] my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and [toward] men.
2 Corinthians 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:
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Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 6:24 Grace [be] with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. [[[To [the] Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.]]]
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 his saints.
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 our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 18:6-7 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and [that] he were drowned in the depth of the sea. ... Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Matthew 26:33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all [men] shall be offended because of thee, [yet] will I never be offended.
Romans 14:20-21 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence. ... [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
1 Corinthians 8:13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
2 Corinthians 6:3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Galatians 5:11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
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 his saints.
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1 Corinthians 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, [that ye may be] blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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