Light Quotes From The Bible: In so many verses of the Bible, Jesus made us know that Christians are the light of the world and has also used light to depict holiness, faith, and God.
We’ve been able to search the bible and bring out over 100 scriptures of the bible and their verses that can help you shine even in your darkest hour.
Use the verses as a guiding light to always walk on the right path in life. And whenever you think you are drifting away or surrounded by darkness, don’t hesitate to refer these passages as they will constantly remind you that you are the light of the world.
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Light Quotes From The Bible
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?”
Psalm 18:28 For You light my lamp; The Lord my God illumines my darkness.
1 John 1:7-9 “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all unrighteousness. But if we say we have no sin, then we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, He’s faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Matthew 5: 14 – 16 You are the light of the world. A city lying on a hill is unable to be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but upon the lampstand, and it gives light to all those in the house. Thus let your light shine before men so that they may see your good works and they should glorify your Father in the heavens.
Job 12:22 Verse Concepts “He reveals mysteries from the darkness And brings the deep darkness into light.”
Psalm 18:28 “You, the LORD God, keep my lamp burning and turn darkness to light.”
John 11:9 Jesus replied, “There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world.
The Light Of God Lights Our Path and Keeps Us Separate From Darkness
2 Corinthians 6:14 “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?”
John 3:19-21 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the Light, so that his works may not be exposed; but the one practicing the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be manifest as having been done in God.”
Psalms 119: 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Luke 11:33 “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body is full of darkness.
Ecclesiastes 11:7 Truly the light is sweet, And it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun;
Ecclesiastes 5:9 Moreover the profit of the land is for all; even the king is served from the field.
Job 12:22 “He uncovers mysteries hidden in darkness; he brings light to the deepest gloom.
Job 11:6 If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!
John 1: 7 – 9 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
John 12:44 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me but also God who sent me. And the one beholding Me, beholds the One having sent Me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.
Habakkuk 3:4 His brightness was like the light; rays flashed from his hand; and there he veiled his power.
Psalm 18:28 You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
Psalm 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
We’re Called Into His Wonderful Light
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Isaiah 8:20 Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you.
Isaiah 52:1-2 Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter Zion, now a captive.
Proverbs 6:23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
John 8: 12 Therefore Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one following Me shall not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.
John 3: 18 – 19 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.
John 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
2 Samuel 23:4 he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’
Christians Are Lights In The World
Philippians 2: 14 – 16: Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God unblemished in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Isaiah 62:1 Because I love Zion, I will not keep still. Because my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I cannot remain silent. I will not stop praying for her until her righteousness shines like the dawn and her salvation blazes like a burning torch.
James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Ephesians 5:8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Judges 5:31 “LORD, may all your enemies die like Sisera! But may those who love you rise like the sun in all its power!” Then there was peace in the land for forty years.
Matthew 5: 1-16 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[b] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 12:35 – 36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.” After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.
Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Sons (Children) Of Light
Ephesians 5:1-8 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive praise from God.
Proverbs 29:13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
2 Samuel 22: 29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.
Acts 12:7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this article. You can refer to any of the passages any time you feel darkness has surrounded your thoughts and your life as a whole. We are children of the light, therefore we ought to let the light of God be visible through us. Thanks for taking the time to go through this article.