Bible Verses about 'Light'

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. Genesis 1:3	And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. creation speaking light
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. light children life

For You light my lamp; The Lord my God illumines my darkness. Psalm 18:28	You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. dependence protection light
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105	Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Word of God light
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12	When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus life following
But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7	But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. purification sacrifice community
And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it. John 1:5	The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. evil overcoming light
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14	You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. righteousness evangelism life
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1	Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. valuable God beauty
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him. Daniel 2:22	He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. almighty sin evil
For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness
But the one who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds will be revealed as having been performed in God. John 3:21	But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. light truth obedience
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? Psalm 27:1	The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? safety fear light
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5	This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. sin God light
For so the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have appointed You as a light to the Gentiles, That You may bring salvation to the end of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” evangelism salvation light
For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17	For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. eternal life suffering encouragement
Now no one lights a lamp and covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light. Luke 8:16	No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. honesty holiness light
Do not be mismatched with unbelievers; for what do righteousness and lawlessness share together, or what does light have in common with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14	Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? law righteousness relationships
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30	Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. humility rest learning
For by their own sword they did not possess the land, And their own arm did not save them, But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence, For You favored them. Psalm 44:3	It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them. love strength dependence
Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. Luke 12:3	What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs. sin speaking listening
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9	But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. evangelism salvation holiness
Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring out your righteousness as the light, And your judgment as the noonday. Psalm 37:5-6	Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. trust righteousness life

So, having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, stating nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to take place, as to whether the Christ was to suffer, and whether, as first from the resurrection of the dead, He would proclaim light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.

But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.