So that ye may (εις το υμας). Either purpose or result (εις το plus infinitive as in Ro 1:11,20; 3:26, etc.).

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That you may approve things. The marginal note says, "Or, try." The word used here denotes the kind of trial to which metals are exposed t…

That you may be sincere and without offence.—St. Paul contemplates this as the result of thoughtful and discriminating ju…

The atmosphere in which their love should operate requires the Philippians continually “to discern what is best.” Some things are clearly good or b…

That you may approve the things that are. Here we have a definition of Christian wisdom: to know what is advantageous or expedient, not to…

That you may approve things that are excellent
Or "try things that differ". There are some things that differ one fr…

Should we not pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace need to abound more.

Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…