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Philippians 2

Phil. 2:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye may be
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
blameless
amemptos (Greek #273)
irreproachable
KJV usage: blameless, faultless, unblamable.
Pronounce: am'-emp-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 3201
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
βharmless
akeraios (Greek #185)
unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent
KJV usage: harmless, simple.
Pronounce: ak-er'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2767
, the sons
teknon (Greek #5043)
a child (as produced)
KJV usage: child, daughter, son.
Pronounce: tek'-non
Origin: from the base of 5098
n of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, without rebuke
amometos (Greek #298)
unblamable
KJV usage: blameless.
Pronounce: am-o'-may-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 3469
, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the midst
mesos (Greek #3319)
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
KJV usage: among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Pronounce: mes'-os
Origin: from 3326
of a
genea (Greek #1074)
a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
KJV usage: age, generation, nation, time.
Pronounce: ghen-eh-ah'
Origin: from (a presumed derivative of) 1085
crooked
skolios (Greek #4646)
warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse
KJV usage: crooked, froward, untoward.
Pronounce: skol-ee-os'
Origin: from the base of 4628
o and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
perverse
diastrepho (Greek #1294)
to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
KJV usage: perverse(-rt), turn away.
Pronounce: dee-as-tref'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 4762
nation
genea (Greek #1074)
a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
KJV usage: age, generation, nation, time.
Pronounce: ghen-eh-ah'
Origin: from (a presumed derivative of) 1085
, among
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
γye shine
phaino (Greek #5316)
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
Pronounce: fah'-ee-no
Origin: prolongation for the base of 5457
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
lights
phoster (Greek #5458)
an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy
KJV usage: light.
Pronounce: foce-tare'
Origin: from 5457
p in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the world
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
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β
or, sincere.
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Matt. 5:45• 45that ye may be sons of your Father that is in [the] heavens; for he maketh his sun rise on evil and good, and sendeth rain on just and unjust. (Matt. 5:45)
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Eph. 5:1• 1Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, (Eph. 5:1)
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Deut. 32:5•  (Deut. 32:5)
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or, shine ye.
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Matt. 5:14,16• 14Ye are the light of the world: a city set on a hill cannot be hid.
 16Thus let your light shine before men, that they may see your comely works, and glorify your Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 5:14,16)

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God,
Rebuke,
Sons of God,
The World

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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blameless.
Luke 1:6• 6And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. (Luke 1:6)
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1 Cor. 1:8• 8who shall also confirm you until [the] end, unimpeachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 1:8)
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Eph. 5:27• 27that he might himself present to himself the assembly glorious, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things; but that it should be holy and blameless. (Eph. 5:27)
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1 Thess. 5:23• 23Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit, and soul and body be preserved entire without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23)
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1 Tim. 3:2,10• 2The overseer therefore must be irreproachable, husband of one wife, temperate, sober, orderly, hospitable, apt to teach,
 10And let these also be first proved, then let them serve as deacons, being blameless. (1 Tim. 3:2,10)
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1 Tim. 5:7• 7And these things charge that they may be irreproachable. (1 Tim. 5:7)
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Titus 1:6• 6If anyone is blameless, husband of one wife, having children faithful, not under charge of profligacy, or unruly. (Titus 1:6)
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2 Peter 3:14• 14Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, use diligence, spotless and blameless to be found by him in peace; (2 Peter 3:14)
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Matt. 10:16• 16{i}Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves.{/i} (Matt. 10:16)
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Rom. 16:19• 19For your obedience hath reached unto all. Over you then I rejoice, but I wish you to be wise in regard to good and simple in regard to evil. (Rom. 16:19)
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Heb. 7:26• 26For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and become higher than the heavens, (Heb. 7:26)
harmless.
or, sincere.
Phil. 1:10• 10that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be pure and without offense against [the] day of Christ, (Phil. 1:10)
sons.
Matt. 5:45,48• 45that ye may be sons of your Father that is in [the] heavens; for he maketh his sun rise on evil and good, and sendeth rain on just and unjust.
 48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt. 5:45,48)
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Luke 6:35• 35But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of [the] Highest; for he is good to the unthankful and wicked. (Luke 6:35)
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2 Cor. 6:17• 17Wherefore come out from the midst of them and be separated, saith [the] Lord, and touch no unclean thing; and I will receive you (2 Cor. 6:17)
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Eph. 5:1‑2,7• 1Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love,
 2even as the Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for an odour of sweet smell.
 7Be not therefore fellow-partakers with them; (Eph. 5:1‑2,7)
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1 Peter 1:14‑17• 14as children of obedience, not conformed to the former lusts in your ignorance,
 15but according to the Holy One that called you, be ye also holy in every [part of] conduct,
 16because it is written, Holy ye shall be, because I [am] holy.
 17And if as Father ye call on Him that impartially judgeth according to the work of each, pass the time of your sojourning in fear, (1 Peter 1:14‑17)
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1 Peter 2:9• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light; (1 Peter 2:9)
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1 John 3:1‑3• 1See what love the Father hath given us, that we should be called children of God [and we are]. For this reason, the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
 2Beloved, now are we God's children, and not yet was it manifested what we shall be. We know that if he should be manifested we shall be like him, because we shall see him even as he is.
 3And every one that hath this hope on him purifieth himself even as he is pure. (1 John 3:1‑3)
rebuke.
1 Tim. 5:14,20• 14I wish therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give none occasion to the adversary for railing;
 20Those that sin rebuke before all that the rest also may have fear. (1 Tim. 5:14,20)
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Titus 2:10,15• 10not purloining, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
 15These things speak, and exhort, and reprove, with all authority. Let no man despise thee. (Titus 2:10,15)
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Rev. 3:9• 9Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan those that say they are Jews and are not but lie: behold, I will make them to come and do homage before thy feet, and know that I have loved thee. (Rev. 3:9)
a crooked.
Deut. 32:5•  (Deut. 32:5)
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Psa. 122:5•  (Psa. 122:5)
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Matt. 17:17• 17{i}And Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to me.{/i} (Matt. 17:17)
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Acts 20:30• 30and from among your own selves shall men arise speaking things perverted to draw the disciples after them. (Acts 20:30)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your behaviour comely among the Gentiles; that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they, as observing, may from your comely works glorify God in [the] day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
ye shine.
or, shine ye.
Isa. 60:1•  (Isa. 60:1)
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Matt. 5:14‑16• 14Ye are the light of the world: a city set on a hill cannot be hid.
 15Nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the bushel but upon the stand, and it shineth for all that are in the house.
 16Thus let your light shine before men, that they may see your comely works, and glorify your Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 5:14‑16)
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John 5:35• 35He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. (John 5:35)
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Eph. 5:8• 8for ye were once darkness but now [are] light in the Lord: walk as children of light (Eph. 5:8)
• A very striking passage, because it will be found that in every member of the sentence it is an exact statement of what Christ was. (“Philippians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Let us uphold the glory of His person, but, nevertheless, let us not forget how the apostle's picture of the saint resembles the Master! (“Philippians 2” by W. Kelly)
• The light presents what a person is, rather than what he says. Holding forth the word of life speaks of testimony rendered by proclaiming the truth of the word of God. Our lives must reflect something of the perfection of Christ if our words are to tell forth the way of life. (“Philippians 2” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that ye may be harmless and simple, irreproachable children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted generationd; among whom ye appeare as lights in the world,

JND Translation Notes

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d
See Deut. 32.5, LXX.
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"Appear"; used in the middle voice for the rising or appearing of the heavenly bodies; so here with "lights," i.e. "luminaries," as Rev. 21.11.

W. Kelly Translation

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that ye may bea blameless and sincere, irreproachable children of God amidst a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as lightsb in [the] world,

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "become," instead of "be" (ēte), "ye may be." is suggested the better to mark (genēthe)
b
Or, "light-bearers."