1 John 2:8

New International Reader's Version

But I am writing what amounts to a new command. Its truth was shown in how Jesus lived. It is also shown in how you live. That’s because the darkness is passing away. And the true light is already shining.

Cross References

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light, and he saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?

Psalm 36:9

You have the fountain of life. We are filled with light because you give us light.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.

Isaiah 9:2

The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them.

Malachi 4:2

But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed.

Matthew 4:16

The people who are now living in darkness have seen a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light has shined on them.” (Isaiah 9:1,2)

Luke 1:79

It will shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death. It will guide our feet on the path of peace.”

John 1:9

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

John 12:35

Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light. Do this before darkness catches up with you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.

John 12:46

I have come into the world to be its light. So no one who believes in me will stay in darkness.

John 13:34

“I give you a new command. Love one another. You must love one another, just as I have loved you.

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.”

Acts 17:30

In the past, God didn’t judge people for what they didn’t know. But now he commands all people everywhere to turn away from their sins.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’

Romans 13:12

The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness that harm us. Let us do the works of light that protect us.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Ephesians 5:8

At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light.

2 Timothy 1:10

It has now been made known through the coming of our Savior, Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death. Because of the good news, he has brought life out into the light. That life never dies.

1 Peter 1:21

Because of what Christ has done, you believe in God. It was God who raised him from the dead. And it was God who gave him glory. So your faith and hope are in God.

1 John 3:23

God has commanded us to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ. He has also commanded us to love one another.

1 John 4:11

Dear friends, since God loved us this much, we should also love one another.

1 John 4:21

Here is the command God has given us. Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.