John 9:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

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.

Acts 13:47

The Lord has given us this command, “I have placed you here as a light for the Gentiles. You are to take the saving power of God to people everywhere on earth.”

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.”

Acts 26:18

I want you to open their eyes, so they will turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then their sins will be forgiven, and by faith in me they will become part of God's holy people.”

Revelation 21:23

And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light.

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.”

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.

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.

Isaiah 49:6

Now the Lord says to me, “It isn't enough for you to be merely my servant. You must do more than lead back survivors from the tribes of Israel. I have placed you here as a light for other nations; you must take my saving power to everyone on earth.”

Luke 2:32

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

Matthew 5:14

You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,