Matthew 5:16

Holman Christian Standard Bible

In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Cross References

Exodus 34:35

and the Israelites would see that Moses’ face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil over his face again until he went to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 4:18

The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light will appear like the dawn, and your recovery will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the Lord’s glory will be your rear guard.

Isaiah 61:3

to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify Him.

Matthew 23:5

They do everything to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Matthew 23:9

Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew 6:16

“Whenever you fast, don’t be sad-faced like the hypocrites. For they make their faces unattractive so their fasting is obvious to people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward!

Matthew 6:9

“Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw this, they were awestruck and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

Luke 11:2

He said to them, “Whenever you pray, say: Father, Your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come.

John 15:8

My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

1 Corinthians 14:25

The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”

2 Corinthians 9:13

They will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with others through the proof provided by this service.

Galatians 1:24

And they glorified God because of me.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 5:8

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light —

1 Thessalonians 2:12

we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works — that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 5:25

Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

Titus 2:7

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:4

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

Hebrews 10:24

And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works,

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the Christian message, they may be won over without a message by the way their wives live

1 Peter 3:16

However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.