Bible Verses about 'Light'

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

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

It is you who light my lamp;
the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
Psalm 18:28 dependence protection light
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105 Word of God light
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 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 purification sacrifice community
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
John 1:5 evil overcoming light
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14 righteousness evangelism life
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
Psalm 119:130 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 valuable God beauty
No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:15-16 evangelism worship goodness
He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what is in the darkness,
and light dwells with him.
Daniel 2:22 almighty sin evil
For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9 light goodness righteousness
But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.
John 3:21 light truth obedience
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5 sin God light
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?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
‘I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles,
so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’
Acts 13:47 evangelism salvation light
No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
Luke 8:16 honesty holiness light
Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship is there between light and darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14 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 easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
For not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm give them victory;
but your right hand, and your arm,
and the light of your countenance,
for you delighted in them.
Psalm 44:3 love strength dependence
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure.
2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 evangelism salvation holiness
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.
Luke 12:3 sin speaking listening
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your vindication shine like the light,
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
Psalm 37:5-6 trust righteousness life
When your eyes light upon it, it is gone;
for suddenly it takes wings to itself,
flying like an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs 23:5 money desires materialism
To this day I have had help from God, and so I stand here, testifying to both small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would take place: that the Messiah must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.
Acts 26:22-23 evangelism suffering resurrection
But the one who did not know and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.
Luke 12:48 righteousness obedience punishment
The precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 19:8 law joy heart
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
James 1:17 reliability Father blameless
So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints.
Ephesians 1:18 understanding hope receiving
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness' sake, O Lord!
Psalm 25:6-7 sin mercy goodness
They will hunger no more, and thirst no more;
the sun will not strike them,
nor any scorching heat;
for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Revelation 7:16-17 encouragement protection sadness