Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky New Living Translation so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. English Standard Version that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 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 Berean Literal Bible so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God unblemished in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, King James Bible 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; New King James Version that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, New American Standard Bible so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, NASB 1995 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, NASB 1977 that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, Legacy Standard Bible so that you will 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, Amplified Bible 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], Christian Standard Bible so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, Holman Christian Standard Bible so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars 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, Aramaic Bible in Plain English That you would be perfect and without blemish as purified children of God who dwell in a hard and crooked generation, and appear among them as lights in the world. Contemporary English Version Then you will be the pure and innocent children of God. You live among people who are crooked and evil, but you must not do anything they can say is wrong. Try to shine as lights among the people of this world, Douay-Rheims Bible That you may be blameless, and sincere children of God, without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom you shine as lights in the world. English Revised Version that ye may be 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, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then you will be blameless and innocent. You will be God's children without any faults among people who are crooked and corrupt. You will shine like stars among them in the world Good News Translation so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky, 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 Literal Standard Version that you may become blameless and pure children of God, unblemished in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as luminaries in the world, Majority 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 New American Bible 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 like lights in the 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 Revised Standard Version so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars 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, Webster's Bible Translation 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, World English Bible that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, 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, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shining as Stars…14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so 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 16as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.… Cross References Deuteronomy 32:5 His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the spot on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Proverbs 8:8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse. Daniel 6:4 Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Treasury of Scripture That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the middle of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world; blameless. Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 1 Corinthians 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our 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; but that it should be holy and without blemish. and. 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. Romans 16:19 For 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. Hebrews 7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; harmless. Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; sons. Matthew 5:45,48 That 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… 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 the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. 2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, rebuke. 1 Timothy 5:14,20 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully… Titus 2:10,15 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things… Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. a crooked. Deuteronomy 32:5 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. Jump to Previous Always Blameless Blemish Children Crooked Depraved Fault Foolish Generation Gentle Harmless Heavenly Holy Innocent Irreproachable Lights Midst Nation Perverse Prove Pure Rebuke Reproach Shine Sin Spotless Stars Twisted Universe World YourselvesJump to Next Always Blameless Blemish Children Crooked Depraved Fault Foolish Generation Gentle Harmless Heavenly Holy Innocent Irreproachable Lights Midst Nation Perverse Prove Pure Rebuke Reproach Shine Sin Spotless Stars Twisted Universe World YourselvesPhilippians 2 1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;12. to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world, 16. and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God. 19. He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also. (15) Blameless and harmless.--"Blameless" as to external law and judgment (as in Luke 1:6; 1Thessalonians 2:10); "harmless" in internal purity and simplicity (as in Matthew 10:16, "harmless as doves;" and Romans 16:19). The sons of God, without rebuke.--The word "without rebuke" is, according to the best MSS., the same as that which is used in Ephesians 1:4 (where see Note), and elsewhere, to signify "unblemished." The whole passage seems certainly a reminiscence of Deuteronomy 32:5, as it runs in the Greek version, speaking of the Israelites as "no children of God, full of blemish, a crooked and perverse generation." The word "crooked" is similarly applied to the unbelieving Jews by St. Peter in Acts 2:40, and the epithet "faithless and perverse generation" used by our Lord in Matthew 17:17; Luke 9:41. . . . Verse 15. - That ye may be blameless and harmless; read, with the best manuscripts, that ye may become; an exhortation to continued progress. "Harmless;" rather, pure, simple; literally, unmixed. The sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation; rather, children, without the article. "The slave may murmur," says Chrysostom, "but what son will murmur, who, while working for his father, works also for himself?" Substitute "blameless" for "without rebuke," and "generation" for "nation." There is a close resemblance bore, especially in the Greek, and an evident reference to Deuteronomy 32:5. The Philippians are exhorted to exhibit in their lives a contrast to the behaviour of the rebellious Israelites. Among whom ye shine as lights in the world; not "shine," but, as R.V., are seen or appear. Lights; literally, luminaries. The word is used in Genesis 1:14, 16 of the sun and moon. Comp. Ecclus. 43:7 and Wisd. 13:2, "where φεστῆρες ὀυρανοῦ is exactly equivalent to φωστῆρες ἐν κοσμῷ here, the κοσμός of this place being the material world, the firmament; not the ethical world, which has been already expressed by the crooked and perverse nation" (Trench, 'Synonyms of the New Testament').Parallel Commentaries ... Greek so thatἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may be γένησθε (genēsthe) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. blameless ἄμεμπτοι (amemptoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 273: Blameless, free from fault or defect. Irreproachable. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. pure, ἀκέραιοι (akeraioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 185: (lit: unmixed) simple, unsophisticated, sincere, blameless. Unmixed, i.e. innocent. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. without fault ἄμωμα (amōma) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 299: Blameless, without blemish, unblemished, faultless. Unblemished. in μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). a crooked σκολιᾶς (skolias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4646: Crooked, perverse, unfair, curved, tortuous. From the base of skelos; warped, i.e. Winding; figuratively, perverse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. perverse διεστραμμένης (diestrammenēs) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1294: To pervert, corrupt, oppose, distort. From dia and strepho; to distort, i.e. misinterpret, or corrupt. generation, γενεᾶς (geneas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1074: From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. which οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you shine φαίνεσθε (phainesthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5316: Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. lights φωστῆρες (phōstēres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5458: A light, an illuminator, perhaps the sun; a star; brilliancy. From phos; an illuminator, i.e. a luminary, or brilliancy. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] world κόσμῳ (kosmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). Links Philippians 2:15 NIVPhilippians 2:15 NLT Philippians 2:15 ESV Philippians 2:15 NASB Philippians 2:15 KJV Philippians 2:15 BibleApps.com Philippians 2:15 Biblia Paralela Philippians 2:15 Chinese Bible Philippians 2:15 French Bible Philippians 2:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philippians 2:15 That you may become blameless and harmless (Philipp. Phil. Php.) |
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