Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Light
General references
Bible References
It is
Matthew 6:23
But if your eye sees things wrongly, [then] your whole body [i.e., your entire life] will be full of darkness [i.e., will not be lived properly]. If therefore, the light you have is [really] darkness [i.e., if you are not seeing life properly], that darkness will be very great [i.e., you cannot possibly live properly].
Matthew 22:29
But Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken [in your reasoning], not knowing [what] the Scriptures [teach] or [how much] power God has.
Mark 7:7
They are worshiping me for nothing because they are teaching principles which are [merely] the requirements of men.'
Romans 1:22
They claimed to be wise, but became fools,
2 Peter 1:9
But, anyone who lacks these qualities is [spiritually] blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed [i.e., forgiven] of his past sins.
Light
2 Peter 1:19
And we have the message of the prophets [confirmed to us] as more certain [than ever]. So, you will do well to pay careful attention to it, as [you would] to a lamp in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts [Note: This probably refers to the beginning of the Gospel age, when people would become enlightened to its message].
General references
Matthew 14:4
For John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to be married to her."
Luke 10:26
And Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law of Moses? How do you read it?"