Philippians 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:15 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:15 — KJV
“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; harmless: or, sincere ye shine: or, shine ye”
— Philippians 2:15 (KJV)
Philippians 2:15 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:15
“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:15: may, god, among
“Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a priest of them that are no gods. to consecrate...: Heb. to fill his hand”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:15: may, sons, god
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Satan: Heb. the adversary among: Heb. in the midst of”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:15: sons, god, midst
“To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:15: god, midst, among
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so...: or, that they may be”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:15: may, god, without
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