41 Bible Verses about Light
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but all these things, when exposed, are by the light made manifest, and what is made manifest is light.
For you are all sons of light, and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness.
"And the master praised the unjust steward because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this world are in relation to their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
Jesus replied. "Are there not twelve hours in the daytime? If any one walks in the daytime he does not stumble, because he beholds the light of this world;
Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? what communion has light with darkness?
"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."
"The lamp of the body is your eye; when your eye is single then your whole body is full of light; but when it is evil your whole body is full of darkness.
Lead the life of children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in every kind of goodness and uprightness and truth.
But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control; against such there is no law.
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.
He was not the Light; it was to bear testimony concerning the Light that he came into being.
He acknowledged??e did not deny it??ut acknowledged, "I am not the Christ."
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light is shining in the darkness, and the darkness has not overwhelmed it A man came into being, sent from God, whose name was John.read more.
He came as a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light??o that all men might believe through him. He was not the Light; it was to bear testimony concerning the Light that he came into being. The true Light, which enlightens every man, was then coming into the world.
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Church » Light » Love for
So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.
We know that we have migrated, out of death into life, because we love our brothers. He who has no love is abiding in death.
Now that by obedience to the truth you have purified your lives for a brotherly love without hypocrisy, you must love one another from your hearts, fervently.
Stand fast then, brothers, dearly loved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved!
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
God » Is declared to be » Light
Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and is ever coming down to us from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of eclipse.
This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
Light » Who is a light
"The Light is among you a little longer," answered Jesus. "Walk while you have the Light, lest darkness overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become Sons of Light."
Do everything without grumbling and disputes, that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and when he had seated himself, his disciples came to him, and opening his lips he began to teach them, saying. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. read more.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my name's sake. "Rejoice and exult in it, because your reward was great in the heavens; for so did they persecute the prophets before you. "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt lose its savor, in what way shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing but to be thrown out and trodden under foot of men. "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hid; "nor do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the lamp-stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. "So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Learn then to imitate God as his beloved children, and to lead lives of love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for "an odor of sweetness." As for sexual vice and every kind of impurity or lust, it is unbecoming for you as Christians even to mention them; read more.
so too with vulgarity and buffoonery and foolish jesting. Such words become you not, but rather thanksgiving. For be well assured that no one guilty of fornication or impurity or covetousness which is idolatry, has any heritage in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with empty arguments, for it is these vices that bring down the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience; therefore do not become sharers with them. For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
Now as to the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you. You yourselves know perfectly that the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. While men are saying "Peace and safety," then, like birth-pangs upon a woman with child, destruction will come upon them suddenly. In no wise will they escape. read more.
But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that "the Day" should come upon you like a bandit. For you are all sons of light, and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness.
Light » The lord lighting darkness
So make no hasty judgment until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make plain the purpose of men's hearts. Then each man's due praise will come to him from God.
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him saying, "Rise up quickly." At once the chains dropped from his hands.
And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.
Light » The lord being the creator of light
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
"And the master praised the unjust steward because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this world are in relation to their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
Light » What is light
but all these things, when exposed, are by the light made manifest, and what is made manifest is light.
Light » Those that walk in the light
But is we are passing our life in the light, as he is in the light, we ever have partnership with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ is cleansing us from every sin.
Jesus replied. "Are there not twelve hours in the daytime? If any one walks in the daytime he does not stumble, because he beholds the light of this world; but if any one walks during the night he does stumble, because the light is not in him."
"The Light is among you a little longer," answered Jesus. "Walk while you have the Light, lest darkness overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become Sons of Light."
Light » Who the lord gives light to
For this reason it is said, "Awake, thou sleeper! Arise from the dead; And Christ shall shine upon thee!"
And there will be no more curse But in it will be the throne of God and of the Lamb. And his slaves will serve and worship him. They will see his face. His name will be on their foreheads. Night will be no more. They will need no lamplight nor sunlight, Because the Lord God will give them light; And they will reign forever and ever.
Light » Sun, moon, and stars appointed to communicate to the earth
Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
Among them the god of this age has blinded the understanding of the unbelieving so that the sunshine of the gospel of God, should not dawn upon them.
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
I ask that you may give thanks to the Father who has made us fit to receive our share of the heritage of the saints in the light.
Light » Communicated to the body through the eye
"The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore if your eye is sound, your whole body will be well lighted;
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
who alone possesses immortality, who dwells in light that none can approach, whom no man has ever seen or can see; to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
Light » Who shall see the light
Light » Created
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
Light » Divided into » Artificial
So he called for lights, and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,
Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
but all these things, when exposed, are by the light made manifest, and what is made manifest is light.
but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."
Light » The lord showing light
"how that the Christ must suffer, and how he should be the first to rise from the dead, and should bring a message of light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."
Light » Described as » Shining
Light » Created by God
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
"That man was the Lamp-burning and shining??nd you were willing for a time rejoice in his light.
Light » The theory of, beyond man's comprehension
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light » Divided into » Natural
Light » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.
"when at noon, as I journeyed, O King, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and around those who journeyed with me.
Light » Described as » Diffusive
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
Now Jesus, speaking in a loud voice, had said: "He who believes in me believes not in me, but in Him who sent me; and he who sees me sees him who sent me. Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.
Light » What gives light
Light » Described as » Useful and precious
Light » Described as » Agreeable
Light » Miraculous
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.
Light » The light of the eyes
Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
Light » Illustrative of » The path of the just
Light » The light of the righteous
Light » Who abides in the light
Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, nay, and old commandment, which you have had from the beginning. That old commandment is the message to which you have listened. Yet again it is a new commandment which I am writing to you, which is true in him and is you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining. He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now. read more.
But he who loves his brother is abiding in the light, and in it there is no cause of stumbling.
Light » The lamp of the wicked
Light » The light of the body
"When one lights a lamp he does not put it in a cellar nor under the bushel, but on a lamp-stand that those who enter may see the light. "The lamp of the body is your eye; when your eye is single then your whole body is full of light; but when it is evil your whole body is full of darkness. "Look carefully! Perhaps that very light of yours is darkness. read more.
"If, however, your whole body is full of light, without having any part dark, it will be wholly radiant with light, as when the lamp illumines you with its bright rays."
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Light » Described as » Manifesting objects
For every one who practices wrong hates light, and does not come to the light, lest his actions be exposed; but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."
Light » Described as » White and pure
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Wisdom of God
Light » Those that put darkness for light, and light for darkness
Light » Separated from darkness
Light » Illustrative of » The soul of man
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Light » God the only source of
Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and is ever coming down to us from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of eclipse.
Light » Described as » Bright
Light » Who does not come to the light
For every one who practices wrong hates light, and does not come to the light, lest his actions be exposed;
Light » Who comes to the light
but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."
Light » Who hates the light
For every one who practices wrong hates light, and does not come to the light, lest his actions be exposed;
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Spiritual » Light » God a light
This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Night will be no more. They will need no lamplight nor sunlight, Because the Lord God will give them light; And they will reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,
For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
For they show that the work of the Law is written in their hearts, while their conscience bears them witness, as their reasonings accuse, or it may be defend, them,
For ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, even his everlasting power and divinity, has been clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made. So they have no excuse.
Topics on Light
Being A Light
Matthew 5:16"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
From Darkness To Light
Luke 1:79"To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, And to guide our feet into the paths of peace."
God Dwelling In Light
1 Timothy 6:16who alone possesses immortality, who dwells in light that none can approach, whom no man has ever seen or can see; to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18and that the eyes of your heart may be flooded with light so that you may understand what is the hope of his calling, what the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
God Is Light
1 John 1:5This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Light And Darkness
2 Corinthians 6:14Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? what communion has light with darkness?
Light As A Symbol Of God
1 John 1:5This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Light As A Symbol Of God's Word
2 Peter 1:19And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Light As A Symbol Of Salvation
1 Peter 2:9But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.
Light As Chaff
Matthew 3:12His winnowing-fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse the threshing-floor. He will store his wheat in the granary, but will burn up the chaff in unquenchable fire."
Light In The World
Acts 9:3And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.
Light Of God's People
Matthew 5:14"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hid;
Light Of Lamps
Luke 8:16"When he lights a lamp no one covers it with a vase or hides it under a bed; he puts it on a lamp-stand so whoever may behold the light.
Light, Natural
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and is ever coming down to us from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of eclipse.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Living In The Light
Ephesians 5:8For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.
Promised Light
John 8:12Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
Seven Lights
Revelation 1:12And I turned to see the Voice which was speaking to me, and as I turned I saw seven golden candlesticks;
The Light Of Christ
John 8:12Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."