in order to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, so that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving ones, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ (who is the image of God) should not dawn on them.

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.

We also have a more sure Word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the Daystar arises in your hearts,

It giveth

The Law of Jehovah is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making the simple wise.

to give sense to the simple, knowledge and judgment to the young man;

The simple one, let him turn in here. To one lacking heart, she says to him,

For they who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.

and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

General references

Speak to Aaron, and say to him, When you bring the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the lampstand.

The simple one, let him turn in here. To one lacking heart, she says to him,