--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And this I pray, that your love may…" description: "\"And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment. [Philippians 1:9]\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13d/bible-141_love_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_237937.jpg" --- # And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and… ![“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment. [Philippians 1:9]” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13d/bible-141_love_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_237937.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13d/bible-141_love_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_237937.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13d/bible-141_love_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_237937.jpg) > “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment. \[Philippians 1:9\]” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The prayer asks for love to increase, coupled with deeper knowledge and discernment, fostering spiritual growth. **In simple terms:** Pray for growing love, knowledge, and wisdom. Key Takeaway Seek deeper love and understanding. Themes faith spiritual growth wisdom love Mood reverent hopeful Type scriptural motivational When to use this quote - personal prayer - Bible study - community fellowship - ethical decision making Key Concepts theology personal development ethical discernment Questions to Reflect On - How does love influence knowledge? - What does discernment look like in daily life? 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