John 1:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone.

Cross References

John 8:12

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”

John 12:46

I am the light that has come into the world. No one who has faith in me will stay in the dark.

John 5:26

The Father has the power to give life, and he has given that same power to the Son.

John 9:5

While I am in the world, I am the light for the world.”

John 11:25

Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die.

1 John 5:11

God has also said he gave us eternal life and this life comes to us from his Son.

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.

John 12:35

Jesus answered, “The light will be with you for only a little longer. Walk in the light while you can. Then you won't be caught walking blindly in the dark.

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.”

Matthew 4:16

Although your people live in darkness, they will see a bright light. Although they live in the shadow of death, a light will shine on them.”

Colossians 3:4

Christ gives meaning to your life, and when he appears, you will also appear with him in glory.

Isaiah 42:16

I will lead the blind on roads they have never known; I will guide them on paths they have never traveled. Their road is dark and rough, but I will give light to keep them from stumbling. This is my solemn promise.

Acts 26:23

I told them how the Messiah would suffer and be the first to be raised from death, so he could bring light to his own people and to the Gentiles.

Luke 2:32

Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honor to your people Israel.”

1 John 1:2

The one who gives life appeared! We saw it happen, and we are witnesses to what we have seen. Now we are telling you about this eternal life that was with the Father and appeared to us.

John 5:21

Just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so the Son gives life to anyone he wants to.

Revelation 22:16

I am Jesus! And I am the one who sent my angel to tell all of you these things for the churches. I am David's Great Descendant, and I am also the bright morning star.

Psalm 84:11

Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Malachi 4:2

But for you that honor my name, victory will shine like the sun with healing in its rays, and you will jump around like calves at play.

1 Corinthians 15:45

The first man was named Adam, and the Scriptures tell us that he was a living person. But Jesus, who may be called the last Adam, is a life-giving spirit.

Revelation 22:1

The angel showed me a river that was crystal clear, and its waters gave life. The river came from the throne where God and the Lamb were seated.

Psalm 49:6

They trust in their riches and brag about all their wealth.

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.

1 John 1:1

The Word that gives life was from the beginning, and this is the one our message is about. Our ears have heard, our eyes have seen, and our hands have touched this Word.