Luke 2:32

New International Reader's Version

It is a light to be given to the Gentiles. It will be the glory of your people Israel.”

Cross References

Psalm 85:9

I know he’s ready to save those who have respect for him. Then his glory can be seen in our land.

Isaiah 11:10

At that time, here is what the man who is called the Root of Jesse will do. He will be like a banner that brings nations together. They will come to him. And the place where he rules will be glorious.

Isaiah 4:2

At that time Israel’s king will be beautiful and glorious. He will be called The Branch of the Lord. The fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of those who are still left alive in Israel.

Isaiah 45:25

But the Lord will save all the people of Israel. And so they will boast about the Lord.

Isaiah 49:6

Here is what the Lord says to me. “It is not enough for you as my servant to bring the tribes of Jacob back to their land. It is not enough for you to bring back the people of Israel I have kept alive. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles. Then you will make it possible for the whole world to be saved.”

Isaiah 49:9

I want you to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out.’ Tell those who are in their dark cells, ‘You are free!’ “On their way home they will eat beside the roads. They will find plenty to eat on every bare hill.

Isaiah 51:4

“Listen to me, my people. Pay attention, my nation. My instruction will go out to the nations. I make everything right. That will be a guiding light for them.

Isaiah 60:19

You will not need the light of the sun by day anymore. The bright light of the moon will no longer have to shine on you. I will be your light forever. My glory will shine on you. I am the Lord your God.

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.

Jeremiah 2:11

Has a nation ever changed its gods? Actually, they are not even gods at all. But my people have traded away their glorious God. They have traded me for worthless statues of gods.

Zechariah 2:5

And I myself will be like a wall of fire around it,’ announces the Lord. ‘I will be the city’s glory.’

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 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people.

Luke 2:31

You have prepared it in the sight of all nations.

Acts 26:23

They said the Messiah would suffer. He would be the first to rise from the dead. He would bring the message of God’s light. He would bring it to his own people and to the Gentiles.”

Acts 28:28

“Here is what I want you to know. God has sent his salvation to the Gentiles. And they will listen!”

1 Corinthians 1:31

It is written, “The one who boasts should boast about what the Lord has done.” (Jeremiah 9:24)

Revelation 21:23

The city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it. God’s glory is its light, and the Lamb is its lamp.