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- John 8:12 ESV / 88 helpful votes. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
- John 12:46 ESV / 56 helpful votes. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
- Matthew 5:16 ESV / 44 helpful votes. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 ESV / 40 helpful votes. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Most Relevant Verses. John 8:12. Verse Concepts. Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”. John 9:5. Verse Concepts. While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.”. Isaiah 42:6.
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Mar 13, 2023 · “I am the Light of the world” ( John 8:12) is the second of seven “ I AM ” declarations of Jesus, recorded only in John’s gospel, that point to His unique divine identity and purpose. In declaring Himself to be the Light of the world, Jesus was claiming that He is the exclusive source of spiritual light.
- Matthew 4:16. 16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Read Chapter All Versions.
- John 9:5. 5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Read Chapter All Versions.
- Micah 7:8. 8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Psalms 18:28. 28 You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Read Chapter All Versions.
So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Nov 30, 2023 · Jesus used light as a picture of good works: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds” (Matthew 5:16). Psalm 76:4 says of God, “You are radiant with light.” The fact that God is light sets up a natural contrast with darkness.
