Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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
Usage: 0
En
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 complaining (grumbling) (murmuring) and questioning (disputing).
15 so that you will
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 5:45
You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.
Deuteronomy 32:5
They have corrupted themselves; they are not His sons. They are a blemished, crooked and perverse generation.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all.
Matthew 5:48
Be perfect (mature), even as your Father in heaven is perfect (mature). (Leviticus 19:2)
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
John 5:35
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
1 Corinthians 1:8
He will also confirm (establish) you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
So he will be able to present the congregation to himself as a glorious congregation, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. It should be holy and without blemish.
Titus 2:10
They should not steal from them, but should show good fidelity that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
1 Peter 2:12
Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).
Psalm 122:5
The court of justice sits there. It consists of princes who are David's descendants.
Isaiah 60:1
Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.
Matthew 10:16
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Matthew 17:17
Jesus answered: You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me.
Luke 6:35
Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
Acts 2:40
He gave a thorough witness with many words and exhorted them, saying: Save yourselves from this indecent generation.
Acts 20:30
Such men will arise from among you speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them.
Romans 16:19
Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore come out from among them and be separate (set off) (severed from them) (excluded from them), said Jehovah. Do not touch the unclean thing and I will receive you. (Isaiah 52:11) (Jeremiah 51:45)
Ephesians 5:1-2
Therefore imitate God like beloved children.
Ephesians 5:7-8
Do not be partakers with them.
Philippians 1:10
This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
May the very God of peace completely sanctify you (make you holy). I pray to God that your entire spiritual being, your mind and body, is preserved blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:2
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
1 Timothy 3:10
Let these be tested first. Then let them serve as servants, if they are blameless.
1 Timothy 5:7
Command these things that they may be without reproach.
1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
1 Timothy 5:20
Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Titus 1:6
A blameless man will be the husband of one wife. He will have children that believe and who are not accused of violence and disobedience.
Titus 2:15
Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.
Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.
1 Peter 1:14-17
Live as children of obedience. Do not fashion yourself according to your former lusts, for you were ignorant at that time.
1 Peter 2:9
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
2 Peter 3:14
Seeing that you anticipate these things, be diligent that you may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
1 John 3:1-3
Observe the love the Father gave to us that we should be called the children of God. That is what we are! For this reason the world does not know us. This is because it did not know him.
Revelation 3:9
I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, for they lie; I will make them come and bow down before your feet. They will know that I have loved you.