John 1:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In him there was life, and that life was light for the people of the world.

Cross References

John 8:12

Later, Jesus talked to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never live in darkness. They will have the light that gives life.”

John 12:46

I came into this world as a light. I came so that everyone who believes in me will not stay in darkness.

John 5:26

Life comes from the Father himself. So the Father has also allowed the Son to give life.

John 9:5

While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection. I am life. Everyone who believes in me will have life, even if they die.

1 John 5:11

This is what God told us: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.

John 12:35

Then Jesus said, “The light will be with you for only a short time more. So walk while you have the light. Then the darkness will not catch you. People who walk in the darkness don’t know where they are going.

Ephesians 5:14

Yes, everything is made clear by the light. This is why we say, “Wake up, you who are sleeping! Rise from death, and Christ will shine on you.”

Matthew 4:16

The people who live in spiritual darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined for those who live in the land that is as dark as a grave.” Isaiah 9:1-2

Colossians 3:4

Yes, Christ is now your life, and when he comes again, you will share in his glory.

Isaiah 42:16

Then I will lead the blind along a path they never knew to places where they have never been before. I will change darkness into light for them. I will make the rough ground smooth. I will do these things for them; I will not abandon my people.

Acts 26:23

They said that the Messiah would die and be the first to rise from death. They said that he would bring the light of God’s saving truth to the Jewish people and to the non-Jewish people.”

Luke 2:32

He is a light to show your way to the other nations. And he will bring honor to your people Israel.”

1 John 1:2

Yes, the one who is life was shown to us. We saw him, and so we can tell others about him. We now tell you about him. He is the eternal life that was with God the Father and was shown to us.

John 5:21

The Father raises the dead and gives them life. In the same way, the Son gives life to those he wants to.

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to tell you these things for the churches. I am the descendant from the family of David. I am the bright morning star.”

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is our protector and glorious king. He blesses us with kindness and honor. The Lord freely gives every good thing to those who do what is right.

Malachi 4:2

“But, for my followers, goodness will shine on you like the rising sun. And it will bring healing power like the sun’s rays. You will be free and happy, like calves freed from their stalls.

1 Corinthians 15:45

As the Scriptures say, “The first man, Adam, became a living person.” But the last Adam is a life-giving spirit.

Revelation 22:1

The angel showed me the river of the water of life, clear as crystal. The river flows from the throne of God and the Lamb.

Psalm 49:6

They think their wealth will protect them. They brag about how rich they are.

John 3:19

They are judged by this fact: The light has come into the world. But they did not want light. They wanted darkness, because they were doing evil things.

1 John 1:1

We want to tell you about the Word that gives life—the one who existed before the world began. This is the one we have heard and have seen with our own eyes. We saw what he did, and our hands touched him.