Philippians 2:15

New Century Version

Then you will be innocent and without any wrong. You will be God’s children without fault. But you are living with crooked and mean people all around you, among whom you shine like stars in the dark world.

Cross References

Psalm 122:5

There the descendants of David set their thrones to judge the people.

Exodus 34:35

They would see that Moses’ face was shining. So he would cover his face again until the next time he went in to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 4:18

The way of the good person is like the light of dawn, growing brighter and brighter until full daylight.

Proverbs 8:8

Everything I say is honest; nothing I say is crooked or false.

Isaiah 60:1

“Jerusalem, get up and shine, because your light has come, and the glory of the Lord shines on you.

Daniel 6:4

Because of this, the other supervisors and governors tried to find reasons to accuse Daniel about his work in the government. But they could not find anything wrong with him or any reason to accuse him, because he was trustworthy and not lazy or dishonest.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 17:17

Jesus answered, “You people have no faith, and your lives are all wrong. How long must I put up with you? How long must I continue to be patient with you? Bring the boy here.”

Matthew 5:45

If you do this, you will be true children of your Father in heaven. He causes the sun to rise on good people and on evil people, and he sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.

Matthew 5:48

So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping his law.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without hoping to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, because he is kind even to people who are ungrateful and full of sin.

John 5:35

John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were happy to enjoy his light for a while.

Acts 2:40

Peter warned them with many other words. He begged them, “Save yourselves from the evil of today’s people!”

Acts 20:30

Also, some from your own group will rise up and twist the truth and will lead away followers after them.

Romans 16:19

All the believers have heard that you obey, so I am very happy because of you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 1:8

Jesus will keep you strong until the end so that there will be no wrong in you on the day our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

2 Corinthians 6:17

“Leave those people, and be separate, says the Lord. Touch nothing that is unclean, and I will accept you.”

Ephesians 5:27

He died so that he could give the church to himself like a bride in all her beauty. He died so that the church could be pure and without fault, with no evil or sin or any other wrong thing in it.

Deuteronomy 32:5

They have done evil against him. To their shame they are no longer his children; they are an evil and lying people.

Philippians 1:10

that you will see the difference between good and bad and will choose the good; that you will be pure and without wrong for the coming of Christ;

Philippians 3:6

I was so enthusiastic I tried to hurt the church. No one could find fault with the way I obeyed the law of Moses.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may God himself, the God of peace, make you pure, belonging only to him. May your whole self—spirit, soul, and body—be kept safe and without fault when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

1 Timothy 3:10

Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes. Then no enemy will have any reason to criticize them.

1 Timothy 5:20

Tell those who continue sinning that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church so that the others will have a warning.

1 Timothy 5:7

Tell the believers to do these things so that no one can criticize them.

Titus 1:6

An elder must not be guilty of doing wrong, must have only one wife, and must have believing children. They must not be known as children who are wild and do not cooperate.

Titus 2:10

They should not steal from them but should show their masters they can be fully trusted so that in everything they do they will make the teaching of God our Savior attractive.

Titus 2:15

Say these things and encourage the people and tell them what is wrong in their lives, with all authority. Do not let anyone treat you as if you were unimportant.

Hebrews 7:26

Jesus is the kind of high priest we need. He is holy, sinless, pure, not influenced by sinners, and he is raised above the heavens.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

2 Peter 3:14

Dear friends, since you are waiting for this to happen, do your best to be without sin and without fault. Try to be at peace with God.

Revelation 2:5

So remember where you were before you fell. Change your hearts and do what you did at first. If you do not change, I will come to you and will take away your lampstand from its place.

Revelation 3:9

Those in the synagogue that belongs to Satan say they are Jews, but they are not true Jews; they are liars. I will make them come before you and bow at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.