Philippians 1:10 net — so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

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"so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,"

— Philippians 1:10, NET Bible

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Philippians 1 — Context

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For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

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For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

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so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

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filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

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Ministry as a Prisoner I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:

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The whole imperial guard and everyone else knows that I am in prison for the sake of Christ,

Philippians 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:10 say?
Philippians 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for 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 (NET): “so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for 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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