40 Bible Verses about Light
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but all things proved to be wrong are made manifest by the light; for every thing which makes manifest is light.
for you are all children of light, and children of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.
And the lord praised the unjust steward, because he did wisely; for the children of this life are wiser, for their generation, than the children of light.
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours of the day? and if one walks in the day he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world;
Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what participation has righteousness with wickedness? or what communion has light with darkness?
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven.
but he that does good comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, for they are wrought in God.
The light of the body is the eye; when, therefore, your eye is sound, your whole body is light; but when your eye is evil, your whole body is dark.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you should declare the virtues of him who called you out of darkness into his glorious light;
I have come a light into the world, that no one who believes in me should continue in darkness.
THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
and believe yourself to be a guide of the blind, a light of those in darkness,
For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
And this is the judgment; that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than the light, because their deeds are evil.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John.read more.
This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world.
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Church » Light » Love for
so being greatly desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but our own souls, because you were dear to us.
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers; he that loves not, continues in death.
Having purified your souls by obeying the truth to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another fervently, from the heart,
So, my beloved and much desired brothers, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, beloved.
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints,
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may be blameless and sincere, children of God without blame in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as luminaries in the world,
For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
God » Is declared to be » Light
All good giving, and every perfect gift, comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or shadow of turning.
And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
Light » Who is a light
Then Jesus said to them, Yet a little while is the light with you; walk while you have the light, that darkness may not overtake you; for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may be children of light. Jesus said these things, and went away and concealed himself from them.
Do all things without complainings and disputations, that you may be blameless and sincere, children of God without blame in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as luminaries in the world,
AND seeing the multitudes, he went on the mountain and sat down; and his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying; Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.[\ul Note: Verse follows verse in Sawyer] Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those that hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say every evil against you, falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and exult, for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its strength, with what shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing more, except being cast out to be trodden upon by men. You are the light of the world. A city situated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a modius [1.916 gallon measure], but on a candlestick, and it shines to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven.
Be therefore followers of God, as dear children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God of good odor. Let not fornication and any impurity or covetousness be named among you, as becomes saints, read more.
nor indecorum and foolish talking, or jesting, things not becoming, but rather giving of thanks. For you know this, that no fornicator, or impure, or covetous person, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words; for on account of these comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience. Be not therefore partakers with them. For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
But concerning the times and season, brothers, you have no need that I should write to you; for you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. When they say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes, like pain upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. read more.
But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that the day should come upon you like a thief; for you are all children of light, and children of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.
Light » The lord lighting darkness
Judge nothing therefore before the time, till the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden deeds of darkness, and make known the purposes of the hearts; and then shall each one have praise from God.
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
And behold, an angel of the Lord came, and a light shone in the building; and striking Peter on the side he awoke him saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
And he was going and had come nigh to Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven,
Light » The lord being the creator of light
For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
I have come a light into the world, that no one who believes in me should continue in darkness.
THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises in your hearts,
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that you may be blameless and sincere, children of God without blame in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as luminaries in the world,
For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
And the lord praised the unjust steward, because he did wisely; for the children of this life are wiser, for their generation, than the children of light.
Light » What is light
but all things proved to be wrong are made manifest by the light; for every thing which makes manifest is light.
Light » Those that walk in the light
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours of the day? and if one walks in the day he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world; but if he walks in the night he stumbles, because the light is not in it.
Then Jesus said to them, Yet a little while is the light with you; walk while you have the light, that darkness may not overtake you; for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may be children of light. Jesus said these things, and went away and concealed himself from them.
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Wherefore he says, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.
And no curse shall be there any more. And the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and his servants shall serve him, and shall see his face, and his name shall be on their foreheads. And there shall be no night, and they shall have no need of a lamp and light, for the Lord God shall shed light on them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Light » Sun, moon, and stars appointed to communicate to the earth
Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
in whom the god of this life has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the likeness of God, may not shine.
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you should declare the virtues of him who called you out of darkness into his glorious light;
Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
giving thanks to the Father who has made us fit for a portion in the inheritance of the saints in light,
Light » Communicated to the body through the eye
The light of the body is the eye. If, therefore, your eye is sound, your whole body will be light;
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
who only has immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man has seen nor can see; to whom be honor and power eternal; amen.
Light » Who shall see the light
Light » Created
For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Light » Divided into » Artificial
Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
but all things proved to be wrong are made manifest by the light; for every thing which makes manifest is light.
but he that does good comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, for they are wrought in God.
Light » The lord showing light
that the Christ should suffer, and that he first from the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and the nations.
Light » Described as » Shining
Light » Created by God
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to 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 he was going and had come nigh to Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven,
at midday I saw in the way O king, a light from heaven shining around me and those going with me, exceeding the brightness of the sun;
Light » Described as » Diffusive
Light » Who shall walk in the light
THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
And Jesus cried and said, He that believes on me, believes not on me but on him that sent me; and he that beholds me beholds him that sent me. I have come a light into the world, that no one who believes in me should continue in darkness.
Light » What gives light
Light » Described as » Useful and precious
Light » Described as » Agreeable
Light » Miraculous
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
And he was going and had come nigh to Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven,
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 write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment, which you had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you heard. Again, a new commandment I write you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is past and the true light now appears. He that says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness till now. read more.
He that loves his brother continues in the light, and there is no offense in him;
Light » The lamp of the wicked
Light » The light of the body
No one lights a candle and puts it in a secret place, or under a modius [1.916 gallon measure], but on a candlestick, that all who go in may see the light. The light of the body is the eye; when, therefore, your eye is sound, your whole body is light; but when your eye is evil, your whole body is dark. See, therefore, that the light which is in you be not darkness. read more.
If, therefore, your whole body is light, not having any part dark, the whole will be light, as when a candle lights you clearly.
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
Light » Described as » Manifesting objects
For every one that does evil hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved; but he that does good comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, for they are wrought in God.
Light » Described as » White and pure
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments were 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
And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
Light » God the only source of
All good giving, and every perfect gift, comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or shadow of turning.
Light » Described as » Bright
Light » Who does not come to the light
For every one that does evil hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved;
Light » Who comes to the light
but he that does good comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, for they are wrought in God.
Light » Who hates the light
For every one that does evil hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved;
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Spiritual » Light » God a light
And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
And there shall be no night, and they shall have no need of a lamp and light, for the Lord God shall shed light on them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may be blameless and sincere, children of God without blame in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as luminaries in the world,
For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you should declare the virtues of him who called you out of darkness into his glorious light;
to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among the sanctified by faith in me.
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
And this is the judgment; that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than the light, because their deeds are evil.
and they show the work of the law written in their minds, their consciences testifying with them, and their judgments mutually acusing or defending one another;??16 in the day when God shall judge the secret [doings] of men according to my gospel through Jesus Christ.
For his invisible [attributes] are clearly seen from the creation of the world, being perceived by the things which are made, even his eternal power and deity, so that they have no defense,
Topics on Light
Being A Light
Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven.
From Darkness To Light
Luke 1:79to illuminate those sitting in darkness and the shade of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace.
God Dwelling In Light
1 Timothy 6:16who only has immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man has seen nor can see; to whom be honor and power eternal; amen.
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18the eyes of your minds being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his call, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
God Is Light
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
Light And Darkness
2 Corinthians 6:14Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what participation has righteousness with wickedness? or what communion has light with darkness?
Light As A Symbol Of God
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
Light As A Symbol Of God's Word
2 Peter 1:19And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises 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 peculiar people, that you should declare the virtues of him who called you out of darkness into his glorious light;
Light As Chaff
Matthew 3:12whose winnowing shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly clean his threshing floor, and gather his wheat into the storehouse; but the chaff he will burn with an inextinguishable fire.
Light In The World
Acts 9:3And he was going and had come nigh to Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven,
Light Of God's People
Matthew 5:14You are the light of the world. A city situated on a mountain cannot be hid.
Light Of Lamps
Luke 8:16But no one lights a candle and covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it in a candlestick, that those coming in may see the light.
Light, Natural
James 1:17All good giving, and every perfect gift, comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or shadow of turning.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from him and declare to you, That God is light, and with him there is no darkness.
Living In The Light
Ephesians 5:8For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,??9 for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,??10 proving what is well pleasing to the Lord,
Promised Light
John 8:12THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
Seven Lights
Revelation 1:12And I turned to see the voice which spoke with me; and having turned around I saw seven golden candlesticks,
The Light Of Christ
John 8:12THEN Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.