Parallel Verses 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, 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; 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, 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, 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, Philippians 2:15 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesMay be - harmless (γένησθε - ἀκέραιοι) May be is rather may prove or show yourselves to be. Harmless, lit., unmixed. See on Matthew 10:16. Better, guileless. Blameless in the sight of others, guileless in your own hearts. Sons of God (τέκνα) Rev., better, children. See on John 1:12. Compare Deuteronomy 32:5. Without rebuke (ἄμωμα) Rev., correctly, without blemish. See on Colossians 1:22. The word is epexegetical of the two preceding epithets, unblemished in reputation and in reality. Crooked and perverse (σκολίας - διεστραμμένης) Crooked, see on untoward, Acts 2:40; see on froward, 1 Peter 2:18. Perverse, lit., warped, twisted. See on Matthew 17:17; see on Luke 23:14. Ye shine (φαίνεσθε) Rev., more correctly, ye are seen. Compare Matthew 24:27; Revelation 18:23, A.V., where the same error occurs. Shine would require the verb in the active voice, as John 1:5; John 5:35. Lights (φωστῆρες) Only here and Revelation 21:11, see note. Properly, luminaries. So Rev., in margin. Generally of the heavenly bodies. See Genesis 1:14, Genesis 1:16, Sept. In the world Connect with ye are seen, not with luminaries. The world, not only material, but moral. For the moral sense of κόσμος world, see on John 1:9. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge blameless. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly... 1 Timothy 5:7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. and. harmless. or, sincere. sons. Ephesians 5:1,2,7 Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children... rebuke. 1 Timothy 5:14,20 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house... a crooked. Psalm 122:5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. ye shine. or, shine ye. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen on you. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid... Cross References Deuteronomy 32:5 They have dealt corruptly with him; they are no longer his children because they are blemished; they are a crooked and twisted generation. Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. Proverbs 8:8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. Daniel 6:4 Then the high officials and the satraps sought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom, but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful, and no error or fault was found in him. Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Matthew 5:45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 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