10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
10 so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of:
10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ,
10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 1:10
Commentary on Philippians 1:8-11
(Read Philippians 1:8-11)
Shall not we pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace, need to abound more. Try things which differ; that we may approve the things which are excellent. The truths and laws of Christ are excellent; and they recommend themselves as such to any attentive mind. Sincerity is that in which we should have our conversation in the world, and it is the glory of all our graces. Christians should not be apt to take offence, and should be very careful not to offend God or the brethren. The things which most honour God will most benefit us. Let us not leave it doubtful whether any good fruit is found in us or not. A small measure of Christian love, knowledge, and fruitfulness should not satisfy any.