41 Bible Verses about Light
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But all things, when reproved, are made manifest by the light; for all that makes manifest is light.
for ye are all sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness.
And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness, because he acted prudently; because the sons of this age are more prudent toward their own generation, than the sons of light.
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walks in the day, he stumbles not, because he sees the light of this world;
Become not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship have righteousness and lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.
but he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God."
The lamp of your body is your eye. When your eye is sound, your whole body also is full of light; but, when it is evil, your body also is dark.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, continence; against such there is no law.
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
I have come a light into the world, that every one who believes on Me may not abide in the darkness.
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
and have become confident that you are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness,
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
And this is the judgment, that the Light hath come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light; for their works were evil.
In Him was Life; and the Life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.read more.
The same came for a testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him. He was not the Light; but he came, that he might testify concerning the Light. He was the true Light That lighteth every man coming into the world.
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so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loves not abides in death.
Having purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned brotherly love, love one another from the heart earnestly;
Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints,
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
God » Is declared to be » Light
Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with Whom there is no variableness or shadow cast by turning.
And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
Light » Who is a light
Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Yet a little while is the Light among you. Walk while ye have the Light, lest darkness overtake you; and he that walks in the darkness knows not where he is going. While ye have the Light, believe on the Light, that ye may become sons of Light" These things spake Jesus, and, going away, He was hidden from them.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings; that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
And, seeing the multitudes, He went up into the mountain; and, He having sat down, His disciples came to Him: and, opening His mouth, He taught them, saying, "Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. read more.
"Happy are those who mourn: because they shall be comforted, "Happy are the meek: because they shall inherit the earth. "Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: because they shall be filled. "Happy are the merciful: because they shall receive mercy. "Happy are the pure in heart; because they shall see God. "Happy are the peacemakers; because they shall be called sons of God. "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. "Happy are ye, when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in Heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you. "Ye are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing, except, when cast without, to be trodden under foot by men. "Ye are the light of the world: a city, set upon a hill, cannot he hid. Nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.
Become ye, therefore, imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and delivered Himself up for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet smell. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becomes saints; read more.
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not becoming, but rather thanks-giving. For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words; for, because of these things, comes the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. Do not, therefore, become partakers with them; for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
But, concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written to you; for ye yourselves know accurately that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief at night. When they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in nowise escape. read more.
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief; for ye are all sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness.
Light » The lord lighting darkness
Wherefore, judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, Who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then will each one have his praise from God.
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell; and, smiting the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying, "Rise up quickly!" And his chains fell off from his hands.
And, as he was journeying, it came to pass, that he was drawing nigh to Damascus; and suddenly there flashed around him a light from Heaven;
Light » The lord being the creator of light
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
I have come a light into the world, that every one who believes on Me may not abide in the darkness.
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts;
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness, because he acted prudently; because the sons of this age are more prudent toward their own generation, than the sons of light.
Light » What is light
But all things, when reproved, are made manifest by the light; for all that makes manifest is light.
Light » Those that walk in the light
but, if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with One another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walks in the day, he stumbles not, because he sees the light of this world; but, if any one walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him."
Jesus, therefore, said to them, "Yet a little while is the Light among you. Walk while ye have the Light, lest darkness overtake you; and he that walks in the darkness knows not where he is going. While ye have the Light, believe on the Light, that ye may become sons of Light" These things spake Jesus, and, going away, He was hidden from them.
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Wherefore, He saith: "Awake, you who are sleeping; and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you!"
And there shall be no more curse. And the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it; and His servants will serve Him; and they will see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. And there will be night no more; and they need no lamp-light, nor light of the sun; because the Lord God will illuminate them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Light » Sun, moon, and stars appointed to communicate to the earth
Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
in whom the god of this world blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God, should not shine upon them.
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
giving thanks to the Father, Who made us meet for the portion of the inheritance of the saints in light;
Light » Communicated to the body through the eye
"The lamp of the body is the eye. If, therefore, your eye be sound, your whole body will be full of light;
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
Who only hath immortality, inhabiting light unapproachable, Whom no man ever saw or is able to see; to Whom be honor and dominion eternal. Amen.
Light » Who shall see the light
Light » Created
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Light » Divided into » Artificial
And, calling for a light, he sprang in, and, being in fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas;
Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
But all things, when reproved, are made manifest by the light; for all that makes manifest is light.
but he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God."
Light » The lord showing light
that the Christ was destined to suffer; that He, first out of a resurrection of the dead, is destined to declare light both to the people and to the gentiles."
Light » Described as » Shining
Light » Created by God
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
He was a lamp that was burning and shining; and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
Light » The theory of, beyond man's comprehension
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light » Divided into » Natural
Light » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
And, as he was journeying, it came to pass, that he was drawing nigh to Damascus; and suddenly there flashed around him a light from Heaven;
at midday, O King, I saw, in the way, a light from Heaven above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and those journeying with me.
Light » Described as » Diffusive
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
And Jesus cried, and said, "He who believes on Me, believes not on Me, but on Him Who sent Me; and he that beholds Me, beholds Him Who sent Me. I have come a light into the world, that every one who believes on Me may not abide in the darkness.
Light » What gives light
Light » Described as » Useful and precious
Light » Described as » Agreeable
Light » Miraculous
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
And, as he was journeying, it came to pass, that he was drawing nigh to Damascus; and suddenly there flashed around him a light from Heaven;
Light » The light of the eyes
Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
Light » Illustrative of » The path of the just
Light » The light of the righteous
Light » Who abides in the light
Beloved, I write no new commandment to you, but and old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye heard. Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining. He who says that he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in the darkness even until now. read more.
He that loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.
Light » The lamp of the wicked
Light » The light of the body
"No one, having lighted a lamp, puts it in a cellar, or under a measure, but on a lamp-stand, that those who enter may see the light. The lamp of your body is your eye. When your eye is sound, your whole body also is full of light; but, when it is evil, your body also is dark. Take heed, therefore, lest the light in you be darkness. read more.
If, therefore, your whole body be full of light, not having any part dark, it shall be wholly light, as when the lamp, with its bright shining, illuminates you."
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Light » Described as » Manifesting objects
For every one that practices evil hates the Light, and comes not to the Light, lest his works should be reproved; but he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God."
Light » Described as » White and pure
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Wisdom of God
Light » Those that put darkness for light, and light for darkness
Light » Separated from darkness
Light » Illustrative of » The soul of man
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Light » God the only source of
Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with Whom there is no variableness or shadow cast by turning.
Light » Described as » Bright
Light » Who does not come to the light
For every one that practices evil hates the Light, and comes not to the Light, lest his works should be reproved;
Light » Who comes to the light
but he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God."
Light » Who hates the light
For every one that practices evil hates the Light, and comes not to the Light, lest his works should be reproved;
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Spiritual » Light » God a light
And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
And there will be night no more; and they need no lamp-light, nor light of the sun; because the Lord God will illuminate them, and they shall reign forever and ever.
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, irreproachable in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
Spiritual » Light » General references to
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
And this is the judgment, that the Light hath come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light; for their works were evil.
who, indeed, show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience testifying with it, and between one another their thoughts accusing or even excusing them;)
For His invisible things, since the creation of the world, are clearly seen, being perceived by the things that are made, even His everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:
Topics on Light
Being A Light
Matthew 5:16So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.
From Darkness To Light
Luke 1:79to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
God Dwelling In Light
1 Timothy 6:16Who only hath immortality, inhabiting light unapproachable, Whom no man ever saw or is able to see; to Whom be honor and dominion eternal. Amen.
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
God Is Light
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Light And Darkness
2 Corinthians 6:14Become not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship have righteousness and lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
Light As A Symbol Of God
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Light As A Symbol Of God's Word
2 Peter 1:19And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts;
Light As A Symbol Of Salvation
1 Peter 2:9But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Light As Chaff
Matthew 3:12Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse His threshing-floor, and will gather His wheat into the granary, but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire."
Light In The World
Acts 9:3And, as he was journeying, it came to pass, that he was drawing nigh to Damascus; and suddenly there flashed around him a light from Heaven;
Light Of God's People
Matthew 5:14"Ye are the light of the world: a city, set upon a hill, cannot he hid.
Light Of Lamps
Luke 8:16"And no one, having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a lamp-stand, that those coming in may see the light;
Light, Natural
James 1:17Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with Whom there is no variableness or shadow cast by turning.
Light, Spiritual
1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Living In The Light
Ephesians 5:8for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light
Promised Light
John 8:12Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."
Seven Lights
Revelation 1:12And I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me; and, having turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
The Light Of Christ
John 8:12Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the Light of life."