Philippians 1:10
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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διαφέρω
being excellent,
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διαφέρω
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
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ἡμέρα
the] day
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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δοκιμάζω
to approve
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δοκιμάζω
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
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εἰλικρινής
pure
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εἰλικρινής
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
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εἰμί
you may be
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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