Philippians 1:10 akjv — That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ.

American King James Version

"That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. "

— Philippians 1:10, American King James Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace.

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For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

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And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

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

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Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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But I would you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;

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So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

Philippians 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Philippians 1:10 say?
Philippians 1:10 in the American King James Version reads: “That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. ”
Where is Philippians 1:10 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:10.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:10 in?
Philippians 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 1:10?
Philippians 1:10 reads (AKJV): “That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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