Parallel Verses
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;
New American Standard Bible
so that you may
King James Version
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
Holman Bible
so that you can approve the things that are superior
International Standard Version
so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns,
A Conservative Version
for you to examine the things that are significant. So that ye may be tested by sunlight and not stumbling toward the day of Christ,
American Standard Version
so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;
Amplified
so that you may learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent [identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ [actually living lives that lead others away from sin];
An Understandable Version
Then you will be able to approve of [only] what is best and be sincere and without just blame on the day of Christ's [return],
Anderson New Testament
in order that you may distinguish things that differ, to the end that you may be pure and blameless till the day of Christ,
Bible in Basic English
So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ;
Common New Testament
so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ;
Daniel Mace New Testament
that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ,
Darby Translation
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,
Godbey New Testament
in order that you may distinguish those things which differ; that you may be pure and without offence in the day of Christ;
Goodspeed New Testament
so that you may have a sense of what is vital, and may be men of transparent character and blameless life, in preparation for the Day of Christ,
John Wesley New Testament
That ye may try the things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ,
Julia Smith Translation
For you to try things differing; that ye may be pure and not stumbling to the day of Christ;
King James 2000
That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ;
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that you may approve what is superior, in order that you may be sincere and blameless in the day of Christ,
Modern King James verseion
that you may distinguish between things that differ, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Jesus Christ,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;
Moffatt New Testament
so that you may be transparent and no harm to anyone in view of the day of Christ,
Montgomery New Testament
for testing things that differ, so that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,
NET Bible
so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,
New Heart English Bible
so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
Noyes New Testament
so that ye may approve the things that are most excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence against the day of Christ,
Sawyer New Testament
that you may prove the excellent, that you may be without fault and without offense in the day of Christ,
The Emphasized Bible
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,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against the Day of Christ,
Webster
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ;
Weymouth New Testament
so that you may be men of transparent character, and may be blameless, in preparation for the day of Christ,
Williams New Testament
so that you may always approve the better things, and be men of transparent character and blameless life,
World English Bible
so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
Worrell New Testament
so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be pure and without offense to the day of Christ;
Worsley New Testament
that ye may try things that differ, that ye may be sincere and without offence until the day of Christ;
Youngs Literal Translation
for your proving the things that differ, that ye may be pure and offenceless -- to a day of Christ,
Themes
Behaviour » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Offence » Saints should » Be without
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Sincerity » Pray for, on behalf of others
Sincerity » Prayer for, on behalf of others
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 1:10
Prayers for Philippians 1:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Spiritual Maturity
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all understanding; 10 that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ; 11 filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 3:13
to the end that your hearts may be established blameless in holiness before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
1 Corinthians 1:8
who shall confirm you to the end blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved faultless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 24:16
For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.
Romans 2:18
and knowest the will of God, and bringest to the test the things that are different, being instructed out of the law;
Matthew 16:23
Then turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but those of men.
Matthew 18:6-7
And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 26:33
Then Peter, taking up the word, said to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
John 1:47
Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite in reality, in whom there is no guile!
John 3:20
For every one whose practices are foul hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his actions may not be brought to conviction.
Romans 7:16
But if what I would not, that I do, I concur with the law that it is excellent.
Romans 7:22
For I am delighted with the law of God, as respecting the inward man:
Romans 8:7
Because the propensity of the flesh is inimical against God: for it is not in subjection to the law of God, neither indeed can it be.
Romans 12:9
Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Romans 14:20-21
For the sake of meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are clean; but it is an evil thing for a man to eat, giving offence.
Romans 16:17
Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them.
1 Corinthians 8:13
Wherefore if meat give occasion of offence to my brother, I will in no wise eat meat for ever, that I give no cause of offence to my brother.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Give no occasion of stumbling either to the Jews or the Gentiles, or the church of God:
2 Corinthians 1:12
For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards you.
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 6:3
Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but because of the forwardness of others, and to prove the genuineness of your love.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such are fake apostles, deceitful labourers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.
Galatians 5:11
But I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then indeed the offence of the cross is at an end.
Ephesians 4:15
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 5:10
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:27
that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things; but that it may be holy and unblameable.
Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Philippians 1:16
the one indeed preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add affliction to my bonds:
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Hebrews 5:12-14
For though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food.
1 John 4:1
BELOVED, believe not every pretender to inspiration, but bring these spirits to the trial whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone forth into the world.
Revelation 2:2
I know thy works, and thy travail, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast found them liars;