8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 1:8

New International Version

8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

English Standard Version

8 who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Message

8 And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus.

New King James Version

8 who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation

8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:8

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

(Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9)

All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true church of God are all who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, and who call upon him as God manifest in the flesh, for all the blessings of salvation; who acknowledge and obey him as their Lord, and as Lord of all; it includes no other persons. Christians are distinguished from the profane and atheists, that they dare not live without prayer; and they are distinguished from Jews and pagans, that they call on the name of Christ. Observe how often in these verses the apostle repeats the words, Our Lord Jesus Christ. He feared not to make too frequent or too honourable mention of him. To all who called upon Christ, the apostle gave his usual salutation, desiring, in their behalf, the pardoning mercy, sanctifying grace, and comforting peace of God, through Jesus Christ. Sinners can have no peace with God, nor any from him, but through Christ. He gives thanks for their conversion to the faith of Christ; that grace was given them by Jesus Christ. They had been enriched by him with all spiritual gifts. He speaks of utterance and knowledge. And where God has given these two gifts, he has given great power for usefulness. These were gifts of the Holy Ghost, by which God bore witness to the apostles. Those that wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, will be kept by him to the end; and those that are so, will be blameless in the day of Christ, made so by rich and free grace. How glorious are the hopes of such a privilege; to be kept by the power of Christ, from the power of our corruptions and Satan's temptations!

6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [1] it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Other Translations of Philippians 1:6

New International Version

6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

The Message

6 There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.

New King James Version

6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

New Living Translation

6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 1:6

Commentary on Philippians 1:1-7

(Read Philippians 1:1-7)

The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is, to be servants of Christ. And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven. Out of Christ, the best saints are sinners, and unable to stand before God. There is no peace without grace. Inward peace springs from a sense of Divine favour. And there is no grace and peace but from God our Father, the fountain and origin of all blessings. At Philippi the apostle was evil entreated, and saw little fruit of his labour; yet he remembers Philippi with joy. We must thank our God for the graces and comforts, gifts and usefulness of others, as we receive the benefit, and God receives the glory. The work of grace will never be perfected till the day of Jesus Christ, the day of his appearance. But we may always be confident God will perform his good work, in every soul wherein he has really begun it by regeneration; though we must not trust in outward appearances, nor in any thing but a new creation to holiness. People are dear to their ministers, when they receive benefit by their ministry. Fellow-sufferers in the cause of God should be dear one to another.

10 That ye may approve [2] things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Other Translations of Philippians 1:10

New International Version

10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

English Standard Version

10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

The Message

10 so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of:

New King James Version

10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ,

New Living Translation

10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 1:10

Commentary on Philippians 1:8-11

(Read Philippians 1:8-11)

Shall not we pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace, need to abound more. Try things which differ; that we may approve the things which are excellent. The truths and laws of Christ are excellent; and they recommend themselves as such to any attentive mind. Sincerity is that in which we should have our conversation in the world, and it is the glory of all our graces. Christians should not be apt to take offence, and should be very careful not to offend God or the brethren. The things which most honour God will most benefit us. Let us not leave it doubtful whether any good fruit is found in us or not. A small measure of Christian love, knowledge, and fruitfulness should not satisfy any.