Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world,
New American Standard Bible
so that you will
King James Version
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holman Bible
so that you may be blameless
International Standard Version
so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world
A Conservative Version
so that ye may become blameless and pure children of God, blameless in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
American Standard Version
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,
Amplified
so that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and guileless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish in the midst of a [morally] crooked and [spiritually] perverted generation, among whom you are seen as bright lights [beacons shining out clearly] in the world [of darkness],
An Understandable Version
so that you will be without just blame and innocent [of wrongdoing], children of God without fault in the middle of a crooked and perverted generation of people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,
Anderson New Testament
that you may be without reproach and Harmless, the children of God, without blame, in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as luminaries in the world,
Bible in Basic English
So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
Common New Testament
so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Daniel Mace New Testament
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
Darby Translation
that ye may be harmless and simple, irreproachable children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation; among whom ye appear as lights in the world,
Godbey New Testament
in order that you may be blameless and pure, the children of God, irreproachable, amid a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Goodspeed New Testament
so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
John Wesley New Testament
That ye may be blameless and simple, the sons of God, unrebukable, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world,
Julia Smith Translation
That ye be complete and pure, children of God, blameless in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world;
King James 2000
That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as stars in the world,
Modern King James verseion
so that you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation. Among these you shine as lights in the world,
Moffatt New Testament
so as to be blameless and innocent, faultless children of God in a crooked and perverse generation where you shine like stars in a dark world;
Montgomery New Testament
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
NET Bible
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world
New Heart English Bible
that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
Noyes New Testament
that ye may be blameless and pure, children of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom ye shine as luminaries in the world,
Sawyer New Testament
that you may be blameless and sincere, children of God without blame in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as luminaries in the world,
The Emphasized Bible
In order that ye may become faultless and inviolate, children of God, blameless amidst a crooked and perverted generation, amongst whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that ye may be blameless and harmless, the children of God, inoffensive, in the midst of an untoward and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as luminaries in the world;
Twentieth Century New Testament
So as to prove yourselves blameless and innocent-- 'faultless children of God, in the midst of an evil-disposed and perverse generation,' in which you are seen shining like stars in a dark world,
Webster
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Weymouth New Testament
so that you may always prove yourselves to be blameless and spotless--irreproachable children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as heavenly lights in the world,
Williams New Testament
so that you may prove to be blameless and spotless, faultless children of God in a crooked and perverted age, in which you shine as light-bearers in the world as you continue
World English Bible
that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
Worrell New Testament
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
Worsley New Testament
that ye may be blameless and inoffensive, the children of God without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom ye shine as lights in the world,
Youngs Literal Translation
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, unblemished in the midst of a generation crooked and perverse, among whom ye do appear as luminaries in the world,
Themes
Adoption » Should lead to holiness
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Character » Of saints » Blameless and harmless
Character of saints » Blameless and harmless
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Witnessing
Missionaries » In a holy example
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Shine as lights in the world
Radiancy » Radiant lives, of the saints
Reproof » Saints should » Give no occasion for
Righteous » Compared with » Lights
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
Titles and names of saints » Sons of God
Titles and names of the wicked » Perverse and crooked generation
Topics
Interlinear
Ginomai
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 2:15
Devotionals containing Philippians 2:15
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:15
Images Philippians 2:15
Prayers for Philippians 2:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Holding Fast To The Word Of Life
14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing, 15 that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 5:45
that ye may be the children of your father that is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to arise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth his rain on the just and unjust.
Deuteronomy 32:5
The froward and overthwart generation hath marred themselves to himward, and are not his sons for their deformities' sake.
Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill, cannot be hid,
Matthew 5:48
Ye shall therefore be perfect even as your father which is in heaven is perfect.
Luke 1:6
Both were perfect before God, and walked in all the laws and ordinances of the Lord, that no man could find fault with them.
John 5:35
He was a burning, and a shining light; and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.
1 Corinthians 1:8
which shall strengthen you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
to make it unto himself a glorious congregation without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and without blame.
Titus 2:10
neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.
1 Peter 2:12
and see that ye have honest conversation among the gentiles, that they which backbite you as evil doers, may see your good works and praise God in the day of visitation.
Psalm 122:5
For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the house of David.
Isaiah 60:1
Up and receive light, Jerusalem: for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is up over thee.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep among wolves: Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Matthew 17:17
Jesus answered and said, "O generation faithless, and crooked: how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him hither to me."
Luke 6:35
Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.
Acts 2:40
And with many other words bare he witness, and exhorted them saying, "Save yourselves from this untoward generation."
Acts 20:30
Moreover, of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw disciples after them.
Romans 16:19
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore, "Come out from among them, and separate yourselves," saith the Lord, "and touch none unclean thing: so will I receive you,
Ephesians 5:1-2
Be ye followers of God as dear children,
Ephesians 5:7-8
Be not, therefore, companions with them.
Philippians 1:10
that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:23
The very God of peace sanctify you throughout. And I pray God that your whole spirit, soul, and body, be kept faultless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:2
Yea, and a bishop must be faultless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, honestly appareled, harborous, apt to teach,
1 Timothy 3:10
And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless.
1 Timothy 5:7
And these things command, that they may be without fault.
1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry and bear children, and guide the house, and give none occasion to the adversary to speak evil.
1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin, rebuke openly that others may fear.
Titus 1:6
If any be faultless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, which are not slandered of riot, neither are disobedient.
Titus 2:15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke, with all commanding. See that no man despise thee.
Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest it becometh us to have, which is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than heaven.
1 Peter 1:14-17
as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves unto your old lusts of ignorance:
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, dearly beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot and undefiled:
1 John 3:1-3
Behold what love the father hath showed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. For this cause the world knoweth you not; because it knoweth not him.
Revelation 3:9
Behold, I make them of the congregation of Satan - which call themselves Jews and are not, but do lie -Behold, I will make them that they shall come and worship before thy feet: and shall know that I love thee.