Bible Verses about 'Light'

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

It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. Psalm 18:28	You, O Lord, are light for my lamp; O my God, you make my darkness turn to 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 and a light to my path. 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 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.” 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	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. purification sacrifice community
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5	The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has been unable to overcome it. evil overcoming light
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14	You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden. righteousness evangelism life
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The explanation of your words gives light and imparts 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 and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. valuable God beauty
He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with him. Daniel 2:22	He reveals deep and hidden mysteries and knows what lies in the darkness, for light dwells with him. almighty sin evil
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	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. evangelism worship goodness
For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. 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	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. 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	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. 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	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? 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	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.’ 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	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. 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	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? 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	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. 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	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. love strength dependence
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	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. 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	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. sin speaking listening
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure. 2 Corinthians 4:17	Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory. eternal life suffering encouragement
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	Commit your way to the Lord; place your trust in him, and he will act. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, and the justice of your cause, like the noonday. trust righteousness life