Philippians 2:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 that they can say is wrong. Try to shine as lights among the people of this world,

Cross References

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honour God by telling the good things they saw you do.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Isaiah 60:1

Jerusalem, stand up! Shine! Your new day is dawning. The glory of the LORD shines brightly on you.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

Deuteronomy 32:5

But you lie and cheat and are unfaithful to him. You have disgraced yourselves and are no longer worthy to be his children.

2 Peter 3:14

My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain that the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

1 Corinthians 1:8

And until the day Christ does return, he will keep you completely innocent.

Titus 2:10

or steal from them. They must be completely honest and trustworthy. Then everyone will show great respect for what is taught about God our Saviour.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

Matthew 5:48

But you must always act like your Father in heaven.

1 Timothy 3:10

They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

Philippians 1:10

how to make the right choices. Then you will still be pure and innocent when Christ returns. And until that day,

Ephesians 5:27

Christ did this, so that he would have a glorious and holy church, without faults or spots or wrinkles or any other flaws.

Romans 16:19

I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil.

Acts 2:40

Peter told them many other things as well. Then he said, “I beg you to save yourselves from what will happen to all these evil people.”

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Hebrews 7:26

Jesus is the high priest we need. He is holy and innocent and faultless, and not at all like us sinners. Jesus is honoured above all beings in heaven,

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, as you use your full authority to encourage and correct people. Make sure you earn everyone's respect.

Titus 1:6

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

1 Timothy 5:20

But if any of the leaders should keep on sinning, they must be corrected in front of the whole group, as a warning to everyone else.

Acts 20:30

Some of your own people will tell lies to win over the Lord's followers.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave a lot of light, and you were glad to enjoy his light for a while.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies and be good to them. Lend without expecting to be paid back. Then you will get a great reward, and you will be the true children of God in heaven. He is good even to people who are unthankful and cruel.

Matthew 17:17

Jesus said, “You people are too stubborn to have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy here.”

Psalm 122:5

David's royal throne is here where justice rules.

Revelation 3:9

Now you will see what I will do with those people who belong to Satan's group. They claim to be Jews, but they are liars. I will make them come and kneel down at your feet. Then they will know that I love you.

1 Timothy 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

1 Timothy 5:7

Tell all this to everyone, so they will do the right thing.

2 Corinthians 6:17

The Lord also says, “Leave them and stay away! Don't touch anything that isn't clean. Then I will welcome you

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Proverbs 4:18

The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.

Proverbs 8:8

Every word I speak is honest, not one is misleading or deceptive.

Daniel 6:4

The other men tried to find something wrong with the way Daniel did his work for the king. But they could not accuse him of anything wrong, because he was honest and faithful and did everything he was supposed to do.

Philippians 3:6

And I was so eager that I even made trouble for the church. I did everything the Law demands in order to please God.

Revelation 2:5

Think about where you have fallen from, and then turn back and do as you did at first. If you don't turn back, I will come and take away your lampstand.

Exodus 34:35

They could see that his face was still shining. So after he had spoken with them, he would put the veil back on and leave it on until the next time he went to speak with the LORD.