That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
х Eis (G1519) to (G3588) dokimazein (G1381) humas (G5209)] 'With a view to your proving (and so embracing) the things that excel' (Romans 2:18); by 'perception' (Philippians 1:9), testing not merely things not bad, but the best among good things: the things of advanced excellence. Ask as to things, not merely, Is there no harm? but Is there any good? and Which is the best?
Sincere, х eilikrineis (G1506); from a Greek root, eile + krinoo (G2919)] - examined in the sunlight and found pure (2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Corinthians 2:17).
Without offence - running the Christian race without stumbling through temptation in your way (Acts 24:16).
Till, х eis (G1519) heemeran (G2250)] - 'unto,' 'against:' so that when the day of Christ comes ye may be found without offence.