Thematic Bible
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spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Then Jesus spoke to them again and said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not have to walk in darkness but will have the light of life."
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us into the realm of his dear Son,
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But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves. You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
But you are the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, his own people, so that you may declare the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;
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Church » Light » Reflected from believers
so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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You are the light of the world! A city that is built upon a hill cannot be hidden.
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For these are the orders the Lord has given us: " 'I have made you a light for the heathen, To be the means of salvation to the very ends of the earth!' "
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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Christian conduct » Walking » As children of light
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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Darkness » Spiritual
The night is nearly over; the day is at hand. So let us throw aside the deeds of darkness, and put on the armor of light.
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but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, your very light is darkness, how deep the darkness will be!
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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The light is still shining in the darkness, for the darkness has never put it out.
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And the basis of the judgment is this, that the light has come into the world, and yet, because their actions were wicked, men have loved the darkness more than the light.
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But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves.
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Holiness » Commanded
I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by this mercy of God, to offer your bodies in a living sacrifice that will be holy and acceptable to God; that is your rational worship.
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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As persons chosen by God, then, consecrated and dearly loved, you must clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindness, humility, gentleness, forbearance.
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Light » Who is a light
Jesus said to them, "You will have the light only a little while longer. Go on while you still have the light, so that darkness may not overtake you, for those who go about in the dark do not know where they are going. While you have the light believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." With these words Jesus went away, and disappeared from them.
Do everything without any grumbling or disputing, so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
When he saw the crowds of people he went up on the mountain. There he seated himself, and when his disciples had come up to him, he opened his lips to teach them. And he said, "Blessed are those who feel their spiritual need, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them! read more.
"Blessed are the mourners, for they will be consoled! "Blessed are the humble-minded, for they will possess the land! "Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for uprightness, for they will be satisfied! "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy! "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's sons! "Blessed are those who have endured persecution for their uprightness, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them! "Blessed are you when people abuse you, and persecute you, and falsely say everything bad of you, on my account. Be glad and exult over it, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way they persecuted the prophets who went before you! "You are the salt of the earth! But if salt loses its strength, how can it be made salt again? It is good for nothing but to be thrown away and trodden underfoot. You are the light of the world! A city that is built upon a hill cannot be hidden. People do not light a lamp and put it under a peck-measure; they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. Your light must burn in that way among men so that they will see the good you do, and praise your Father in heaven.
"Blessed are the mourners, for they will be consoled! "Blessed are the humble-minded, for they will possess the land! "Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for uprightness, for they will be satisfied! "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy! "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's sons! "Blessed are those who have endured persecution for their uprightness, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them! "Blessed are you when people abuse you, and persecute you, and falsely say everything bad of you, on my account. Be glad and exult over it, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way they persecuted the prophets who went before you! "You are the salt of the earth! But if salt loses its strength, how can it be made salt again? It is good for nothing but to be thrown away and trodden underfoot. You are the light of the world! A city that is built upon a hill cannot be hidden. People do not light a lamp and put it under a peck-measure; they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. Your light must burn in that way among men so that they will see the good you do, and praise your Father in heaven.
So follow God's example, like his dear children, and lead loving lives, just as Christ loved you and gave himself for you, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But immorality or any form of vice or greed must not be so much as mentioned among you; that would not be becoming in God's people. read more.
There must be no indecency or foolish or scurrilous talk??ll that is unbecoming. There should be thanksgiving instead. For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God. Whatever anyone may say in the way of worthless arguments to deceive you, these are the things that are bringing God's anger down upon the disobedient. Therefore have nothing to do with them. For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
There must be no indecency or foolish or scurrilous talk??ll that is unbecoming. There should be thanksgiving instead. For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God. Whatever anyone may say in the way of worthless arguments to deceive you, these are the things that are bringing God's anger down upon the disobedient. Therefore have nothing to do with them. For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
But as to times and dates, brothers, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves know perfectly well that the Day of the Lord is to come like a thief in the night. When people say, "What peace and security!" then suddenly destruction will be upon them, like birth-pains upon a woman about to give birth to a child, and there will be no escape. read more.
But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves. You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves. You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are shrewder in their relation to their own age than the sons of the light.
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Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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You are the light of the world! A city that is built upon a hill cannot be hidden.
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For these are the orders the Lord has given us: " 'I have made you a light for the heathen, To be the means of salvation to the very ends of the earth!' "
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are shrewder in their relation to their own age than the sons of the light.
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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While you have the light believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." With these words Jesus went away, and disappeared from them.
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Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Walking
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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Sanctification » Holiness
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you get is consecration, and the final result is eternal life.
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Therefore have nothing to do with them. For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light, for light leads to perfect goodness, uprightness, and truth;
Sons » Of light
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are shrewder in their relation to their own age than the sons of the light.
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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While you have the light believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." With these words Jesus went away, and disappeared from them.
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Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
so that you will be blameless and honest, faultless children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted age, in which you appear like stars in a dark world,
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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You are the light of the world! A city that is built upon a hill cannot be hidden.
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For these are the orders the Lord has given us: " 'I have made you a light for the heathen, To be the means of salvation to the very ends of the earth!' "
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The night is nearly over; the day is at hand. So let us throw aside the deeds of darkness, and put on the armor of light.
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but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, your very light is darkness, how deep the darkness will be!
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For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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The light is still shining in the darkness, for the darkness has never put it out.
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And the basis of the judgment is this, that the light has come into the world, and yet, because their actions were wicked, men have loved the darkness more than the light.
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But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves.
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Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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Titles and names of saints » Children of light
For once you were sheer darkness, but now, as Christians, you are light itself. You must live like children of light,
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And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are shrewder in their relation to their own age than the sons of the light.
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You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.
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