Philippians 2:15

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Modern

…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

Traditional

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;

Literal

…so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God unblemished in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Latin

…ut sitis sine querela, et simplices filii Dei, sine reprehensione in medio nationis pravæ et perversæ: inter quos lucetis sicut luminaria in mundo,

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English

…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

Notes

Philippians 2:15

you shine as lights in the world: Believers should attract others to God through their actions (see Matthew 5:13–16).
in a crooked and perverse generation: See Deuteronomy 32:5; Romans 1:18–32; 3:10–23.

Philippians 2:12–18

Paul encourages believers to stay strong in their faith and live lives of obedience and purity, following Christ's example.

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