Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
General references
Bible References
Light
Matthew 4:16
the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death."
Acts 13:47
For the Lord commanded us to do this by saying, 'I have appointed you to be a light to the [unconverted] Gentiles, so that you should be [the occasion] for [bringing] salvation to the farthest corner of the earth.' "
Acts 28:28
Then let it be known to you that salvation from God is [now] being announced to the Gentiles. They will listen [to it]." {{Some ancient manuscripts insert verse
Romans 15:8
For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers,
And
1 Corinthians 1:31
So, as it is written [Jer. 9:23f], "The person who [wants to] boast, let him boast about the Lord."
Revelation 21:23
And the city does not need the sun or the moon to illuminate it, for the splendor of God provides the light for it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
General references
Luke 3:6
And all mankind will see the salvation of God [i.e., become available to them]."