Genesis 1:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Genesis 2:4

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

Job 36:30

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

Job 38:19

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

Psalm 104:2

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

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.

Psalm 148:5

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

Psalm 33:6

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

Psalm 33:9

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

Psalm 97:11

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

Isaiah 45:7

I create light and darkness, happiness and sorrow. I, the LORD, do all of 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 honour.

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.

John 1:5

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

John 1:9

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

John 11:43

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

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.

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.

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.”

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

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives for ever! 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 honoured, and his power will last for ever. Amen.

1 John 1:5

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

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.