Luke 2:32

The Prophecy Of Simeon

³¹ which [i.e., whom] you have prepared before all people [i.e., for their benefit], ³² [to be] a light for revealing [God's way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites." ³³ And Jesus' [step-] father and His mother were amazed at the things said about Him.

Light to the Gentiles

Israel

Israelites

Joseph

Luke

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 26:23

namely, that the Christ must suffer and be the first to rise from the dead [i.e., never to die again] and then proclaim the light [of the Gospel] to the [Jewish] people and to the Gentiles."

Luke 2:10

And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.

Acts 13:47-48

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 15:8-9

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,

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.