Matthew 5:16

Modern English Version

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Cross References

Exodus 34:35

The Israelites saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone, and then Moses put the veil over his face again until he went in to speak with Him.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full daytime.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light shall break forth as the morning, and your healing shall spring forth quickly, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

Isaiah 61:3

to preserve those who mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.

Matthew 23:5

“They do all their works to be seen by men. They make their Scripture boxes broad and lengthen the tassels on their prayer shawls.

Matthew 23:9

And call no man on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

Matthew 6:16

“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces so they may appear to men to be fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.

Matthew 6:9

“Pray then in this manner: Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Matthew 9:8

But when the crowds saw it, they were amazed and glorified God who had given such authority to men.

Luke 11:2

He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

John 15:8

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

1 Corinthians 14:25

Thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. And so falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Meanwhile, through the performance of this ministry, they glorify God for the profession of your faith in the gospel of Christ and for your liberal sharing with them and with all others.

Galatians 1:24

And they glorified God because of me.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 5:8

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

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, which is proper for women professing godliness.

1 Timothy 5:10

is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 5:25

Likewise, the good works of some are evident, but those that are not cannot be hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share,

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Titus 2:7

in all things presenting yourself as an example of good works: in teaching showing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to continue doing good works to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unproductive.

Titus 3:4

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

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.

1 Peter 2:12

Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may declare the goodness of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:1

Likewise you wives, be submissive to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,

1 Peter 3:16

Have a good conscience so that evildoers who speak evil of you and falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone serves, let him serve with the strength that God supplies, so that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reproached because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.