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Connecting Statement:
Paul prays for the believers in Philippi and talks about the joy there is in suffering for the Lord.
may abound
Paul speaks of love as if it were objects that people could obtain more of. Alternate translation: "may increase" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
in knowledge and all understanding
Here "understanding" refers to understanding about God. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "as you learn and understand more about what pleases God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)