Bible Verses About light
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Jesus called Himself the light of the world and called us to shine. These verses are for dark seasons and bold witness.
Start with John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 27:1; read each passage in its chapter.
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."
Read in contextMatthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Read in contextPsalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
Read in contextPsalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Read in contextJohn 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Read in context1 John 1:5
God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
Read in contextIsaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
Read in contextEphesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts.
Read in contextMicah 7:8
Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
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