Matthew 5:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Cross References

Exodus 34:35

They could see that his face was still shining. So after he had spoken with them, he would put the veil back on and leave it on until the next time he went to speak with the LORD.

Proverbs 4:18

The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light will shine like the dawning sun, and you will quickly be healed. Your honesty will protect you as you advance, and the glory of the LORD will defend you from behind.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Matthew 23:9

Don't call anyone on earth your father. All of you have the same Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Matthew 6:16

When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:9

You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, help us to honour your name.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw this, they were afraid and praised God for giving such authority to people.

Luke 11:2

So Jesus told them, “Pray in this way: ‘Father, help us to honour your name. Come and set up your kingdom.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honoured.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means “deer”. She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

1 Corinthians 14:25

They will tell what is hidden in their hearts. Then they will kneel down and say to God, “We are certain that you are with these people.”

2 Corinthians 9:13

The way in which you have proved yourselves by this service will bring honour and praise to God. You believed the message about Christ, and you obeyed it by sharing generously with God's people and with everyone else.

Galatians 1:24

And because of me, they praised God.

Ephesians 2:10

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

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 Thessalonians 2:12

We begged, encouraged, and urged each of you to live in a way that would honour God. He is the one who chose you to share in his own kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 2:10

Women who claim to love God should do helpful things for others,

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Timothy 5:25

It is the same with good deeds. Some are easily seen, but none of them can be hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Titus 3:4

God our Saviour showed us how good and kind he is.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honour God by telling the good things they saw you do.

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 Peter 3:1

If you are a wife, you must put your husband first. Even if he opposes our message, you will win him over by what you do. No one else will have to say anything to him,

1 Peter 3:16

Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.