to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.

in whom the god of this world has blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving, so that the radiancy of the glad tidings of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine forth for them.

But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light.

And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts;

It giveth

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,

For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

General references

Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,