In a world that often seems dark, the Bible tells us about light. Light represents God's presence, holiness, hope and the life he gives. By contrast, darkness stands for evil, sin and death. Jesus calls Himself the Light of the world and He invites us to also be a light to those around us.
In this blog, we've listed 18 beautiful Bible verses about light for you! 💡
Jesus is the Light
John 8:12
'When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”'
John 1:4-5
'In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'
John 12:46
'I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
'For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.'
Living in the light
1 John 1:5
'This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.'
1 John 1:7
'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, purifies us from all sin.'
Ephesians 5:8
'For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light'
Romans 13:12
'The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.'
Colossians 1:13
'For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves'
You are called to be a light
Matthew 5:14-16
'“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.'
Philippians 2:15
'So that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.'
1 Thessalonians 5:5
'You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.'
Verses on light in the Old Testament
Psalm 119:105
'Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.'
Isaiah 60:1
'Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.'
Psalm 27:1
'The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?'
Isaiah 9:2
'The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.'
Proverbs 4:18
'The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.'
Being the light of the world
By obeying God's will, we can be a light in a world full of darkness. The Holy Spirit is within you and helps you make choices that honour God. You may reflect His light in your words, actions and attitudes so that others will experience the love of Jesus through you! 💖
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