--- 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.\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/426/bible-141_discernment_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_235211.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.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/426/bible-141_discernment_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_235211.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/426/bible-141_discernment_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_235211.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/426/bible-141_discernment_and-this-i-pray-that-your-love-may-aboun_235211.jpg) > “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment.” [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 grow deeper through true understanding and wise judgment. **In simple terms:** Love should increase with knowledge and discernment. Key Takeaway Seek deeper love through learning. Themes love knowledge discernment spiritual growth Mood hopeful reflective Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal relationships - faith communities - leadership decisions - conflict resolution Key Concepts Christianity theology wisdom Questions to Reflect On - How can you apply love in everyday decisions? - What does discernment mean to you? 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