41 Bible Verses about Light

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Ephesians 5:13

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

Luke 16:8

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.

John 11:9

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;

Luke 11:34

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.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, continence; against such there is no law.

John 1:8

He was not the Light; but he came, that he might testify concerning the Light.

John 1:20

And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, "I am not the Christ."

Romans 2:19

and have become confident that you are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness,

John 1:4-9

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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Church » Light » Love for

Church » Light » Reflected from believers

God » Is declared to be » Light

Jesus Christ » Names of » Light

Light » Who is a light

John 12:35-36

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.

Philippians 2:14-15

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,

Matthew 5:1-16

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.

Ephesians 5:1-8

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

1 Thessalonians 5:1-5

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

Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous

Acts 12:7

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.

Acts 9:3

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

Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom

Light » Illustrative of » The word of God

Light » Illustrative of » Saints

Luke 16:8

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

Ephesians 5:13

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

John 11:9-10

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."

John 12:35-36

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

Revelation 22:3-5

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

Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers

Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints

Light » Communicated to the body through the eye

Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God

Light » Who shall see the light

Light » Created

Light » Divided into » Artificial

Acts 16:29

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

Ephesians 5:13

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

Light » The lord showing light

Acts 26:23

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

John 5:35

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

Acts 9:3

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;

Acts 26:13

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

John 12:44-46

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

Acts 9:3

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

1 John 2:7-10

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

Luke 11:33-36

"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

Light » Described as » Manifesting objects

John 3:20-21

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

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

Light » God the only source of

Light » Described as » Bright

Light » Who does not come to the light

Light » Who comes to the light

Light » Who hates the light

Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light

Spiritual » Light » God a light

Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers

Spiritual » Light » General references to

Universal » Blessing, possible » Light

Romans 2:15

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;)

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Light As Chaff

Matthew 3:12

Whose 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 9:3

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 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;

Seven Lights

Revelation 1:12

And I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me; and, having turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

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