Isaiah 51:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD says: You are my people and nation! So pay attention to me. My teaching will cause justice to shine like a light for every nation.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

1 Corinthians 9:21

And when I am with people who are not ruled by the Law, I forget about the Law to win them. Of course, I never really forget about the law of God. In fact, I am ruled by the law of Christ.

Isaiah 2:3

Many people will come and say, “Let's go to the mountain of the LORD God of Jacob and worship in his temple.” The LORD will teach us his Law from Jerusalem, and we will obey him.

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.”

Isaiah 42:6

I chose you to bring justice, and I am here at your side. I selected and sent you to bring light and my promise of hope to the nations.

Micah 4:2

People of many nations will come and say, “Let's go up to the mountain of the LORD God of Jacob and worship in his temple.” The LORD will teach us his Law from Jerusalem, and we will obey him.

Psalm 78:1

My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach.

Luke 2:32

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

Isaiah 26:2

Open the city gates for a law-abiding nation that is faithful to God.

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Psalm 147:20

But he has not given his laws to any other nation. Shout praises to the LORD!

Psalm 106:5

Let me prosper with the rest of your chosen ones, as they celebrate with pride because they belong to you.

Psalm 50:7

My people, I am God! Israel, I am your God. Listen to my charges against you.

Psalm 33:12

The LORD blesses each nation that worships only him. He blesses his chosen ones.

Exodus 33:13

If this is true, let me know what your plans are, then I can obey and continue to please you. And don't forget that you have chosen this nation to be your own.”

Exodus 19:6

but you will be my holy nation and serve me as priests. Moses, that is what you must tell the Israelites.

Deuteronomy 18:18

So when I want to speak to them, I will choose one of them to be a prophet like you. I will give my message to that prophet, who will tell the people exactly what I have said.

Isaiah 1:27

Jerusalem, you will be saved by showing justice; Zion's people who turn to me will be saved by doing right.

Isaiah 26:8

You are the one we trust to bring about justice; above all else we want your name to be honoured.

Isaiah 33:22

The LORD is our judge and our ruler; the LORD is our king and will keep us safe.

Isaiah 42:21

The LORD always does right, and so he wanted his Law to be greatly praised.

Isaiah 55:3

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

Isaiah 63:8

The LORD rescued his people, and said, “They are mine. They won't betray me.”