Matthew 5:16

James Moffatt - New Testament

So your light is to shine before men, that they may see the good you do and glorify your Father in heaven.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves properly before pagans; so that for all their slander of you as bad characters, they may come to glorify God when you are put upon your trial, by what they see of your good deeds.

Titus 2:7

set them an example of good conduct; be sincere and serious in your teaching,

John 15:8

As you bear rich fruit and prove yourselves my disciples, my Father is glorified.

Ephesians 5:8

For while once upon a time you were darkness, now in the Lord you are light; lead the life of those who are children of the light

1 Peter 3:16

see that you have a clean conscience, so that, for all their slander of you, these libellers of your good Christian behaviour may be ashamed.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are denounced for the sake of Christ, you are blessed; for then the Spirit of glory and power, the Spirit of God himself, is resting on you.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are the elect race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, the People who belong to Him, that you may proclaim the wondrous deeds of Him who has called you from darkness to his wonderful light —

Titus 3:14

Our people must really learn to profess honest occupations, so as to be able to meet such special occasions; they must not be idle.

1 Timothy 6:18

tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous,

2 Corinthians 9:13

This service shows what you are, it makes men praise God for the way you have come under the gospel of Christ which you confess, and for the generosity of your contributions to themselves and to all;

Ephesians 2:10

God has made us what we are, creating us in Christ Jesus for the good deeds which are prepared beforehand by God as our sphere of action.

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good deeds —

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone preaches, he must preach as one who utters the words of God; if anyone renders some service, it must be as one who is supplied by God with power, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The glory and the dominion are his for ever and ever: Amen.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

to lead a life worthy of the God who called you to his own realm and glory.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives must be submissive to your husbands, so that even those who will not believe the Word may be won over without a word by the behaviour of their wives,

Acts 9:36

At Joppa there was a disciple called Tabitha (which may be translated Dorcas, or 'Gazelle'), a woman whose life was full of good actions and of charitable practices.

1 Timothy 5:25

Good works are equally conspicuous; and even when they are not, they cannot escape notice for ever.

Matthew 5:45

that you may be sons of your Father in heaven: he makes his sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself up for us to redeem us from all iniquity and secure himself a clean people with a zest for good works.

1 Timothy 5:10

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds (as befits women who make a religious profession).

Galatians 1:24

which made them praise God for me.

Titus 3:4

But "the goodness and affection of God our Saviour appeared;

1 Corinthians 14:25

the secrets of his heart are brought to light, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God, declaring, 'God is really among you.'

Luke 11:2

He said to them, "When you pray, say, Father, thy name be revered, thy Reign begin;

Matthew 9:8

The crowds who saw it were awed and glorified God for giving such power to men.

Matthew 23:5

Besides, all they do is done to catch the notice of men; they make their phylacteries broad, they wear large tassels,

Matthew 6:16

When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they look woebegone to let men see they are fasting; I tell you truly, they do get their reward.

Matthew 23:9

you are not to call anyone 'father' on earth, for One is your heavenly Father;

Matthew 6:9

Let this be how you pray: 'our Father in heaven, thy name be revered,