Philippians 2:15

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2

“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;”Philippians 2:15

What Does Philippians 2:15 Mean?

Philippians 2:15 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Identity.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 2:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 5:14“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Proverbs 4:18“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”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.”Isaiah 60:1“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”1 Peter 2:12“Having 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 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”2 Corinthians 6:14“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”1 Thessalonians 5:23“And 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.”Matthew 5:45“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.”Acts 2:40“And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”1 Peter 2:9“But 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:”1 John 3:1“Behold, 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.”Galatians 3:26“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”Ephesians 1:4“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”Deuteronomy 32:5“They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.”Luke 12:35“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;”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.”

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