KJV 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;
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Philippians 2:15
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;
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
WEB 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,
ASV 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,
YLT Young’s 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,
Surrounding context — Philippians 2
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
15 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;
16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ἵναG2443 · hinain order that/toγένησθεG1096 · ginomaito beἄμεμπτοιG273 · amemptosblamelessκαὶG2532 · kaiandἀκέραιοι,G185 · akeraiosinnocentτέκναG5043 · teknonchildθεοῦG2316 · theosGodἄμωμαG299 · amōmosblamelessμέσονG3319 · mesosmidstγενεᾶςG1074 · geneagenerationσκολιᾶςG4646 · skolioscrookedκαὶG2532 · kaiandδιεστραμμένηςG1294 · diastrephōto pervertἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongοἷςG3739 · hos, hēwhichφαίνεσθεG5316 · phainōto shine/appearὡςG5613 · hōsas/whenφωστῆρεςG5458 · phōstērlightἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongκόσμῳ,G2889 · kosmosworld
Cross-references
Matthew 5:14-16Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.1 Peter 2:12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.Matthew 5:45That ye may be the children of your Father which 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.Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.1 John 3:1-3Behold, 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.Deuteronomy 32:5They have corrupted themselves, their spot [is] not [the spot] of his children: [they are] a perverse and crooked generation.1 Thessalonians 5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.1 Peter 1:14-17As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.1 Corinthians 1:8Who shall also confirm you unto the end, [that ye may be] blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.Ephesians 5:7-8Be not ye therefore partakers with them.Ephesians 5:1-2Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;1 Peter 2:9But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:Titus 2:10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.Acts 2:40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
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