Matthew 5:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe are living all around you. They may say that you are doing wrong. So live such good lives that they will see the good you do, and they will give glory to God on the day he comes.

Titus 2:7

You should be an example for them in every way by the good things you do. When you teach, be honest and serious.

John 15:8

Show that you are my followers by producing much fruit. This will bring honor to my Father.

Ephesians 5:8

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light.

1 Peter 3:16

But answer them in a gentle way with respect. Keep your conscience clear. Then people will see the good way you live as followers of Christ, and those who say bad things about you will be ashamed of what they said.

1 Peter 4:14

When people say bad things to you because you follow Christ, consider it a blessing. When that happens, it shows that God’s Spirit, the Spirit of glory, is with you.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are his chosen people, the King’s priests. You are a holy nation, people who belong to God. He chose you to tell about the wonderful things he has done. He brought you out of the darkness of sin into his wonderful light.

Isaiah 58:8

If you do these things, your light will begin to shine like the light of dawn. Then your wounds will heal. Your “Goodness” will walk in front of you, and the Glory of the Lord will come following behind you.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good and helping anyone who has a need. Then they will not have empty lives.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell those who are rich to do good—to be rich in good works. And tell them they should be happy to give and ready to share.

2 Corinthians 9:13

This service is a proof of your faith, and people will praise God because of it. They will praise God that you freely share what you have with them and with all people. They will praise him to see you following the Good News about Christ that you openly accepted. They will praise God because you freely share with them and with all people.

Ephesians 2:10

God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us new people so that we would spend our lives doing the good things he had already planned for us to do.

Hebrews 10:24

We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works.

Proverbs 4:18

The path of those who live right is like the early morning light. It gets brighter and brighter until the full light of day.

1 Peter 4:11

If your gift is speaking, your words should be like words from God. If your gift is serving, you should serve with the strength that God gives. Then it is God who will be praised in everything through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We encouraged you, we comforted you, and we told you to live good lives for God. He calls you to be part of his glorious kingdom.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives should be willing to serve your husbands. Then, even those who have refused to accept God’s teaching will be persuaded to believe because of the way you live. You will not need to say anything.

Acts 9:36

In the city of Joppa there was a follower of Jesus named Tabitha. Her Greek name, Dorcas, means “a deer.” She was always doing good things for people and giving money to those in need.

1 Timothy 5:25

It is the same with the good things people do. Some are easy to see. But even if they are not obvious now, none of them will stay hidden forever.

Matthew 5:45

If you do this, you will be children who are truly like your Father in heaven. He lets the sun rise for all people, whether they are good or bad. He sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. He died to free us from all evil. He died to make us pure—people who belong only to him and who always want to do good.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.

1 Timothy 2:10

But they should make themselves attractive by the good things they do. That is more appropriate for women who say they are devoted to God.

Galatians 1:24

These believers praised God because of me.

Isaiah 61:3

those in Zion who mourn. I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’

Titus 3:4

But then the kindness and love of God our Savior was made known.

1 Corinthians 14:25

The secret things in their heart will be made known. So they will bow down and worship God. They will say, “Without a doubt, God is here with you.”

Luke 11:2

Jesus said to the followers, “This is how you should pray: ‘Father, we pray that your name will always be kept holy. We pray that your kingdom will come.

Matthew 9:8

The people saw this and they were amazed. They praised God for letting someone have such power.

Matthew 23:5

“The only reason they do what they do is for other people to see them. They make the little Scripture boxes they wear bigger and bigger. And they make the tassels on their prayer clothes long enough for people to notice them.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, don’t make yourselves look sad like the hypocrites. They put a look of suffering on their faces so that people will see they are fasting. The truth is, that’s all the reward they will get.

Matthew 23:9

And don’t call anyone on earth ‘Father.’ You have one Father. He is in heaven.

Matthew 6:9

So this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy.

Exodus 34:35

The people would see that Moses’ face was shining bright, so he would cover his face again. He kept his face covered until the next time he went in to speak with the Lord.