Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
The righteousness
General references
Bible References
Zion's
Luke 10:2
And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it did also with you,
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
The righteousness
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Luke 2:30
for my eyes have seen your salvation
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
General references
Luke 2:31
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,