# 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/jit/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/jit/figs-explicit]])