Bible Verses about 'Light'

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

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
Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live 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

You, O Lord, are light for my lamp; O my God, you make my darkness turn to light. Psalm 18:29	You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. dependence protection light
Your word is a lamp for 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
Jesus addressed them once again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness. Rather, he 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
However, if we live in the light as he himself is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son purifies 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
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has been unable to overcome 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 built upon a mountain 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 explanation of your words gives light and imparts 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 and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned 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 would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father 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
He reveals deep and hidden mysteries and knows what lies in the darkness, for 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 light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness
However, whoever lives by the truth comes to the light so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been done 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
This is the message that we have heard from him and that we declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. 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
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid? 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
Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory. 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
For so has the Lord commanded us to do, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles so that you may bring salvation to the farthest corners 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
No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a pot or places it under a bed. Rather he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter 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 associate with unbelievers. For what basis can there be for a partnership between righteousness and lawlessness? What do light and darkness have in common? 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 meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy 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
It was not their own swords that won them the land, nor did their own arms make them victorious; rather, it was your right hand and your arm and the light of your face, because you loved them. Psalm 44:4	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
But you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people claimed by God as his own possession,” so that you may proclaim the praise of him who 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
Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from 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
The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:9	The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. law joy heart

But I have had help from God to this very day, and I stand here and testify to both the lowly and the great. I assert nothing more than what the Prophets and Moses said would occur: that the Christ must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to the 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.