Philippians 2:15

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,

Matthew 5:45

that ye may become sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

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

Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

John 5:35

He was the burning and shining lamp: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

1 Corinthians 1:8

who will also make you steadfast to the end, so that ye may be without blame in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:27

that he himself might present to himself the church, glorious, having no spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Titus 2:10

not contradicting, not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the teaching of God our Saviour in all things.

1 Peter 2:12

having your manner of life among the gentiles honorable; that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Matthew 10:16

Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Matthew 17:17

Then Jesus answering said, Unbelieving and perverse generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him hither to me.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good and lend, despairing of no one; and your reward will be great, and ye will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the unthankful and wicked.

Acts 2:40

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

Acts 20:30

And from among yourselves will men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience hath become known to all. Over you, then, I rejoice; but I would have you wise as to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil.

2 Corinthians 6:17

"Wherefore come out from the midst of them, and be separated, saith the Lord, and touch not anything unclean;" "and I will receive you,

Ephesians 5:1-2

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

Ephesians 5:7-8

Be not therefore partakers with them.

Philippians 1:10

so that ye may approve the things that are most excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence against the day of Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:23

And may the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved whole, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;

1 Timothy 3:10

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they are without reproach.

1 Timothy 5:7

These things also enjoin, that they may be blameless.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

1 Timothy 5:20

Those that sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear.

Titus 1:6

if any one is without reproach, the husband of one wife, having believing children, that are not accused of dissoluteness, or unruly.

Titus 2:15

These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise thee.

Hebrews 7:26

For such a highpriest also became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

1 Peter 1:14-17

as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts in your ignorance;

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, be diligent that ye may be found without spot and blameless before him in peace,

1 John 3:1-3

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God l For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Revelation 3:9

Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie,behold, I will make them to come and bow down before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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;

General references

Bible References

Blameless

Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
1 Corinthians 1:8
who will also make you steadfast to the end, so that ye may be without blame in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
that he himself might present to himself the church, glorious, having no spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
And may the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved whole, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;
1 Timothy 5:7
These things also enjoin, that they may be blameless.
Titus 1:6
if any one is without reproach, the husband of one wife, having believing children, that are not accused of dissoluteness, or unruly.
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, be diligent that ye may be found without spot and blameless before him in peace,

And

Matthew 10:16
Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience hath become known to all. Over you, then, I rejoice; but I would have you wise as to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil.
Hebrews 7:26
For such a highpriest also became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Sons

Matthew 5:45
that ye may become sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good and lend, despairing of no one; and your reward will be great, and ye will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the unthankful and wicked.
2 Corinthians 6:17
"Wherefore come out from the midst of them, and be separated, saith the Lord, and touch not anything unclean;" "and I will receive you,
Ephesians 5:1
Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
1 Peter 1:14
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts in your ignorance;
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;
1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God l For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Rebuke

1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
Titus 2:10
not contradicting, not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the teaching of God our Saviour in all things.
Revelation 3:9
Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie,behold, I will make them to come and bow down before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

A crooked

Matthew 17:17
Then Jesus answering said, Unbelieving and perverse generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him hither to me.
Acts 20:30
And from among yourselves will men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
1 Peter 2:12
having your manner of life among the gentiles honorable; that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Ye shine

Matthew 5:14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid;
John 5:35
He was the burning and shining lamp: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
Ephesians 5:8
For ye were once darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

General references

Galatians 3:26
For ye are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus;