Matthew 5:16

Free Bible Version

In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.

Cross References

Exodus 34:35

and the Israelites would see his face shining brightly. So he would put the veil over his face until the next time he went to talk with the Lord.

Proverbs 4:18

The way of life of the good is like the light of the sunrise, glowing brighter and brighter until the full light of day shines out.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light will shine out like the dawn, and you will be healed quickly; your salvation will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will go behind you.

Isaiah 61:3

The Lord will give to everyone who mourns in Zion a crown instead of ashes on their head, the oil of happiness instead of mourning, clothes of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of integrity, planted by the Lord to reveal his glory.

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is to make sure they get noticed. They make themselves large prayer boxes to wear and long tassels on their clothes.

Matthew 23:9

Don't call anyone by the title ‘Father’ here on earth. Only one is your Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

so you may become children of your heavenly Father. For his sun shines on both the good and the bad; and he makes the rain fall on both those who do right and those who do wrong.

Matthew 6:16

When you fast, don't be like the hypocrites who put on sad faces and make themselves look terrible so that everyone can see they're fasting. I tell you the truth, they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:9

So pray like this: Our heavenly Father, may your name be honored.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw what had happened, they were scared. Then they praised God that he had given human beings such power.

Luke 11:2

Jesus told them, “When you pray, say, ‘Father, let your name be honored as holy. May your kingdom come.

John 15:8

My Father is glorified as you produce plenty of fruit, proving you are my disciples.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa lived a follower called Tabitha (Dorcas in Greek). She was always doing good and helping the poor.

1 Corinthians 14:25

Their secret thoughts will be revealed, so they will fall to their knees and worship God, affirming that God is truly among you.

2 Corinthians 9:13

By giving this offering you show your true nature, and those who receive it will thank God for your obedience, since it shows your commitment to the good news of Christ and your generosity in giving to them and everyone else.

Galatians 1:24

—and they praised God because of me.

Ephesians 2:10

We're the product of what God does, created in Christ Jesus to do good, which God already planned that we should do.

Ephesians 5:8

At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. You are to live as children of light

1 Thessalonians 2:12

so that you could live as God would want you to live—the God who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 2:10

but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.

1 Timothy 5:10

The widow should have a reputation for doing good. Did she bring up children properly? Has she been hospitable? Has she washed the feet of church members? Has she helped those who were in trouble? Has she really tried to do good in every way?

1 Timothy 5:25

Similarly some good works are obvious, and even those that are hidden won't be for long.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, and to become rich in doing good things, ready to share what they have, and to be generous.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us, so that he could set us free from all our wickedness, and to make us clean for him—a people who belong to him, keen to do good.

Titus 2:7

You should set an example of doing good in all areas of life: show integrity and seriousness in what you teach,

Titus 3:14

May our people learn the habit of doing good in providing for the daily needs of others. They need to be productive!

Titus 3:4

But when the goodness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us,

Hebrews 10:24

Let's think about how we can motivate one another to love and to do what is good.

1 Peter 2:12

Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.

1 Peter 2:9

In complete contrast, you are a specially-chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. Consequently you can reveal the wonderful things he's done, calling you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:1

Wives, accept your husbands' authority in the same way, so that if some husbands refuse to accept the Word, they may still be won over without words by the way you behave,

1 Peter 3:16

Make sure your conscience is clear, so that if anyone makes accusations against you, they will be embarrassed for speaking badly about the good way you live your life in Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

Anyone who speaks should do so as though God is speaking through them. Anyone who wants to help others should do so through the strength that God gives, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. May glory and power be his forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious Spirit rests on you.