Philippians 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:9 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; judgment: or, sense" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:9 — KJV
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; judgment: or, sense”
— Philippians 1:9 (KJV)
Philippians 1:9 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:9
“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:9: love, yet, more
“Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:9: pray, may, more
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:9: love, may, judgment
“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:9: may, yet, more
“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:9: pray, may, yet
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