Philippians 1:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

In knowledge, and in all judgment;— The former of these is explained of speculative, the latter of practical knowledge; but the difference between the ideas suggested by the original would be much better preserved, by rendering the last word

αισθησει, perception, or discernment. He wishes that they might not only know the principles which recommend candour and benevolence, but feel their influence on their hearts; which daily experience and observation shew, in some great pretenders to this kind of knowledge, is a very different thing.

Philippians 1:9

9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;d