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 once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people 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 light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up 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 guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105	Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Word of God light
But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, 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
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1:5	The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. evil overcoming light
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to 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
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that 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 teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. Psalm 119:130	The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. Isaiah 60:1	Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. valuable God beauty
He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light. Daniel 2:22	He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. almighty sin evil
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness
No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. 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
But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. 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 we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him 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
The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 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
For the Lord gave us this command when he said, ‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to 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 lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. 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
Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live 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. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you 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
They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for you loved 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
Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear! 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 not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful 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
For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 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
But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike. Acts 26:22-23	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. evangelism suffering resurrection

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.

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.