Genesis 1:3

New International Version

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Cross References

Genesis 2:4

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

Job 36:30

See how he scatters his lightning about him, bathing the depths of the sea.

Job 38:19

“What is the way to the abode of light? And where does darkness reside?

Psalm 104:2

The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent

Psalm 118:27

The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.

Psalm 148:5

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created,

Psalm 33:6

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

Psalm 33:9

For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.

Psalm 97:11

Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.

Isaiah 45:7

I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.

Isaiah 60:19

The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.

Matthew 8:3

Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.

John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 1:9

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

John 11:43

When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”

John 3:19

This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

Ephesians 5:14

This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 5:8

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

1 Timothy 6:16

who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

1 John 1:5

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 2:8

Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.