Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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 murmurings and disputings: 15 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, 16 Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 5:45
That ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the light of the world.
Matthew 5:48
Therefore ye shall be perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
John 5:35
He was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
1 Corinthians 1:8
waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who will also confirm you to the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, that it may be holy and unblamable.
Titus 2:10
not answering again, Not stealing, but shewing all good fidelity, that they may in all things adorn the gospel of God our Saviour.
1 Peter 2:12
which war against the soul, Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 17:17
Then Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you?
Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.
Acts 2:40
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation.
Acts 20:30
Yea, from among yourselves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore on your behalf; but I would have you wise with regard to that which is good, and simple with regard to that which is evil.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean person, saith the Lord, and I will receive you,
Ephesians 5:1-2
Be ye therefore followers of God, as beloved children: And walk in love,
Ephesians 5:7-8
Be ye not therefore partakers with them.
Philippians 1:10
That ye may try the things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and may the whole of you, the spirit and the soul and the body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;
1 Timothy 3:10
then let them minister, being found blameless.
1 Timothy 5:7
And enjoin these things, that they may be blameless.
1 Timothy 5:14
I counsel therefore the younger women to marry, bear children, guide the family, give no occasion of reproach to the adversary.
1 Timothy 5:20
Those that sin, rebuke before all, that the rest may fear.
Titus 1:6
If a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of luxury or unruly.
Titus 2:15
These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority: let no man despise thee.
Hebrews 7:26
For such an high priest became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens:
1 Peter 1:14-17
As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to your former desires, in your ignorance;
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people, that ye may shew forth the virtues of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Who in time past were not a people, but now are the people of God;
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing ye look for these things, labour to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless.
1 John 3:1-3
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God; therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Revelation 3:9
Behold I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie, behold, I will make them come and lie down before thy feet, and know that I have loved thee.