Philippians 1:9 cpdv — And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding, "

— Philippians 1:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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I am confident of this very thing: that he who has begun this good work in you will perfect it, unto the day of Christ Jesus.

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So then, it is right for me to feel this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, and because, in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

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For God is my witness how, within the heart of Jesus Christ, I long for all of you.

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And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding,

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so that you may be confirmed in what is better, in order that you may be sincere and without offense on the day of Christ:

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filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, in the glory and praise of God.

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Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel,

Philippians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:9 say?
Philippians 1:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding, ”
Where is Philippians 1:9 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:9 in?
Philippians 1:9 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 1:9?
Philippians 1:9 reads (CPDV): “And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding, ” 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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