Philippians 1:9 web — This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

World English Bible

"This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;"

— Philippians 1:9, World English Bible

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Philippians 1 — Context

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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

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It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

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For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

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This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

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so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

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

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Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;

Philippians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:9 say?
Philippians 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;”
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 (WEB): “This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;” 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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