New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about light

Light is presented across Scripture as an enduring symbol of God?s holy presence, truth, purity, and spiritual life. The biblical narrative opens with God speaking light into existence, establishing order over darkness. Throughout the Old Testament, light represents divine guidance, wisdom, and salvation?a lamp illuminating the believer's path and revealing righteous living. Prophets repeatedly foretold a coming light that would pierce spiritual darkness and bring hope to all nations. In the New Testament, Jesus identifies Himself as the Light of the World, offering spiritual vision and eternal life to those who follow Him. In these verses about light, believers are instructed to reflect this light through good deeds, upright character, and truthfulness, exposing hidden wrongs and transforming their surroundings. Ultimately, biblical prophecy points to the celestial city where artificial lamps and the sun are no longer needed, because the glory of God provides everlasting light.

God said, "Let there be light." And there was light.
Genesis 1:3

God saw that the light was good. He separated the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:4

God called the light "day." He called the darkness "night." There was evening, and there was morning. It was day one.
Genesis 1:5

God made two great lights. He made the larger light to rule over the day. He made the smaller light to rule over the night. He also made the stars.
Genesis 1:16

God put the lights in the huge space of the sky to give light on the earth.
Genesis 1:17

He put them there to rule over the day and the night. He put them there to separate light from darkness. God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:18

No one could see anyone else or go anywhere for three days. But all of the people of Israel had light where they lived.
Exodus 10:23

By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud. It guided them on their way. At night he led them with a pillar of fire. It gave them light. So they could travel by day or at night.
Exodus 13:21

The pillar of cloud didn't leave its place in front of the people during the day. And the pillar of fire didn't leave its place at night.
Exodus 13:22

The light of his lamp shone on me. I walked through darkness by his light.
Job 29:3

He wants to stop people from going down into the grave. Then the light that leads to life will shine on them.
Job 33:30

A psalm of David. The Lord gives me light and saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

You have the fountain of life. We are filled with light because you give us light.
Psalm 36:9

Send out your light and your truth. Let them guide me. Let them bring me back to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.
Psalm 43:3

Blessed are those who have learned to shout praise to you. Lord, they live in the light of your favor.
Psalm 89:15

You wrap yourself in light as if it were a robe. You spread the heavens out like a tent.
Psalm 104:2

Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.
Psalm 112:4

Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.
Psalm 119:105

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
Psalm 119:130

Suppose I were to say, "I'm sure the darkness will hide me. The light around me will become as dark as night."
Psalm 139:11

Even that darkness would not be dark to you. The night would shine like the day, because darkness is like light to you.
Psalm 139:12

The path of those who do what is right is like the first gleam of dawn. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.
Proverbs 4:18

Your father's commands are like a lamp. Your mother's teaching is like a light. And the training that corrects you leads to life.
Proverbs 6:23

The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.
Proverbs 13:9

The lamp of the Lord searches a man's heart. It searches deep down inside him.
Proverbs 20:27

People of Jacob, come. Let us live the way the Lord has taught us to.
Isaiah 2:5

The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them.
Isaiah 9:2

"I, the Lord, have chosen you to do what is right. I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you safe. You will put my covenant with the people of Israel into effect. And you will be a light for the other nations.
Isaiah 42:6

The Lord says to me, "It is not enough for you as my servant to bring the tribes of Jacob back to their land. It is not enough for you to bring back the people of Israel I have kept alive. I will also make you a light for other nations. Then you will make it possible for the whole world to be saved."
Isaiah 49:6

Then the light of my blessing will shine on you like the rising sun. I will heal you quickly. I will march out ahead of you. And my glory will follow behind you and guard you. That is because I always do what is right.
Isaiah 58:8

"People of Jerusalem, get up. Shine, because your light has come. My glory will shine on you.
Isaiah 60:1

Darkness covers the earth. Thick darkness spreads over the nations. But I will rise and shine on you. My glory will appear over you.
Isaiah 60:2

You will not need the light of the sun by day anymore. The bright light of the moon will no longer have to shine on you. I will be your light forever. My glory will shine on you. I am the Lord your God.
Isaiah 60:19

Your sun will never set again. Your moon will never lose its light. I will be your light forever. Your days of sorrow will come to an end.
Isaiah 60:20

He explains deep and hidden things. He knows what happens in the darkest places. And where he is, everything is light.
Daniel 2:22

The people of Jerusalem say, "Don't laugh when we suffer, you enemies of ours! We have fallen. But we'll get up. Even though we sit in the dark, the Lord will give us light.
Micah 7:8

We've sinned against the Lord. So he is angry with us. That will continue until he takes up our case. Then he'll do what is right for us. He'll bring us out into the light. Then we'll see him save us.
Micah 7:9

Your glory was like the sunrise. Rays of light flashed from your mighty hand. Your power was hidden there.
Habakkuk 3:4

The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them." --(Isaiah 9:1,2)
Matthew 4:16

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill can't be hidden.
Matthew 5:14

Also, people do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the house.
Matthew 5:15

"In the same way, let your light shine in front of others. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will praise your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

"The eye is like a lamp for the body. Suppose your eyes are good. Then your whole body will be full of light.
Matthew 6:22

But suppose your eyes are bad. Then your whole body will be full of darkness. If the light inside you is darkness, then it is very dark!
Matthew 6:23

It is a light to be given to those who aren't Jews. It will bring glory to your people Israel."
Luke 2:32

"People do not light a lamp and then hide it in a jar or put it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand. Then those who come in can see its light.
Luke 8:16

"Your eye is like a lamp for your body. Suppose your eyes are good. Then your whole body also is full of light. But suppose your eyes are bad. Then your body also is full of darkness.
Luke 11:34

So make sure that the light inside you is not darkness.
Luke 11:35

"Suppose your whole body is full of light. And suppose no part of it is dark. Then your body will be completely lit up. It will be as when the light of a lamp shines on you."
Luke 11:36

"The manager had not been honest. But the master praised him for being clever. The people of this world are clever in dealing with those who are like themselves. They are more clever than God's people.
Luke 16:8

Life was in him, and that life was the light for all people.
John 1:4

The light shines in the darkness. But the darkness has not understood it.
John 1:5

He came to give witness about that light. He gave witness so that all people could believe.
John 1:7

John himself was not the light. He came only as a witness to the light.
John 1:8

The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
John 1:9

"Here is the judgment. Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light. They loved darkness because what they did was evil.
John 3:19

"Everyone who does evil things hates the light. They will not come into the light. They are afraid that what they do will be seen.
John 3:20

But anyone who lives by the truth comes into the light. He does this so that it will be easy to see that what he has done is with God's help."
John 3:21

Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, "I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness. They will have the light that leads to life."
John 8:12

While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 9:5

Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light. Do this before darkness catches up with you. Anyone who walks in the dark does not know where he is going.
John 12:35

While you have the light, put your trust in it. Then you can become sons of light." When Jesus had finished speaking, he left and hid from them.
John 12:36

"I have come into the world to be a light. No one who believes in me will stay in darkness.
John 12:46

On his journey, Saul approached Damascus. Suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
Acts 9:3

This is what the Lord has commanded us to do. He said, " 'I have made you a light for those who aren't Jews. You will bring salvation to the whole earth.' " --(Isaiah 49:6)
Acts 13:47

to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan's power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God's people.'
Acts 26:18

They said the Christ would suffer. He would be the first to rise from the dead. He would announce the light of life to his own people and to those who aren't Jews."
Acts 26:23

The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ's return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness. Let us put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12

The god of this world has blinded the minds of those who don't believe. They can't see the light of the good news of Christ's glory. He is the likeness of God.
2 Corinthians 4:4

God said, "Let light shine out of darkness."--(Genesis 1:3) He made his light shine in our hearts. It shows us the light of God's glory in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6

Do not be joined to unbelievers. What do right and wrong have in common? Can light and darkness be friends?
2 Corinthians 6:14

That comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:14

At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light.
Ephesians 5:8

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.
Ephesians 5:9

Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don't produce anything good. Show what they are really like.
Ephesians 5:11

But everything the light shines on can be seen.
Ephesians 5:13

Light makes everything clear. That is why it is said, "Wake up, sleeper. Rise from the dead. Then Christ will shine on you."
Ephesians 5:14

as you give thanks to the Father. He has made you fit to share with all his people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.
Colossians 1:12

He has saved us from the kingdom of darkness. He has brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.
Colossians 1:13

All of you are children of the light. You are children of the day. We don't belong to the night. We don't belong to the darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:5

God is the only one who can't die. He lives in light that no one can get close to. No one has seen him. No one can see him. Give honor and power to him forever. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:16

Every good and perfect gift is from God. It comes down from the Father. He created the heavenly lights. He does not change like shadows that move.
James 1:17

But God chose you to be his people. You are royal priests. You are a holy nation. You are a people who belong to God. All of this is so that you can sing his praises. He brought you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9

Here is the message we have heard from him and announce to you. God is light. There is no darkness in him at all.
1 John 1:5

Suppose we say that we share life with God but still walk in the darkness. Then we are lying. We are not living by the truth.
1 John 1:6

But suppose we walk in the light, just as he is in the light. Then we share life with one another. And the blood of Jesus, his Son, makes us pure from all sin.
1 John 1:7

But I am writing what amounts to a new command. Its truth was shown in how Jesus lived. It is also shown in how you live. The darkness is passing away. The true light is already shining.
1 John 2:8

Suppose someone claims to be in the light but hates his brother or sister. Then he is still in the darkness.
1 John 2:9

Those who love their brothers and sisters are living in the light. There is nothing in them to make them fall into sin.
1 John 2:10

But those who hate a brother or sister are in the darkness. They walk around in the darkness. They don't know where they are going. The darkness has made them blind.
1 John 2:11

The city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it. God's glory is its light, and the Lamb is its lamp.
Revelation 21:23

The nations will walk by the light of the city. The kings of the world will bring their glory into it.
Revelation 21:24

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun. The Lord God will give them light. They will rule for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:5

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about light

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