Genesis 1:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

God said, “I command light to shine!” And light started shining.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:6

The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.

John 1:5

The light keeps shining in the dark, and darkness has never put it out.

Isaiah 45:7

I create light and darkness, happiness and sorrow. I, the Lord, do all this.

Isaiah 60:19

You won't need the light of the sun or the moon. I, the Lord your God, will be your eternal light and bring you honor.

1 John 1:5

Jesus told us God is light and doesn't have any darkness in him. Now we are telling you.

Ephesians 5:8

You used to be like people living in the dark, but now you are people of the light because you belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light

John 1:9

The true light that shines on everyone was coming into the world.

John 3:19

The light has come into the world, and people who do evil things are judged guilty because they love the dark more than the light.

Psalm 33:6

The Lord made the heavens and everything in them by his word.

Psalm 148:5

Let all things praise the name of the Lord, because they were created at his command.

Psalm 97:11

If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness.

Psalm 33:9

As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed.

1 John 2:8

But it really is a new commandment, and you know its true meaning, just as Christ does. You can see the darkness fading away and the true light already shining.

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

Psalm 104:2

and surrounded by light. You spread out the sky like a tent,

Job 38:19

Where is the home of light, and where does darkness live?

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives forever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honored, and his power will last forever. Amen.

Psalm 118:27

The Lord is our God, and he has given us light! Start the celebration! March with palm branches all the way to the altar.

Job 36:30

And when God sends lightning, it can be seen at the bottom of the sea.

John 11:43

When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”

Matthew 8:3

Jesus put his hand on the man and said, “I want to! Now you are well.” At once the man's leprosy disappeared.

Genesis 2:4

That's how God created the heavens and the earth. When the Lord God made the heavens and the earth,