Matthew 5:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Exodus 34:35

the people of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone; and Moses would put the veil upon 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 full day.

Isaiah 58:8

Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

Isaiah 61:3

to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

Matthew 23:5

They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,

Matthew 23:9

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

Matthew 5:45

so 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

“And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:9

Pray then like this: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Luke 11:2

And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

John 15:8

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.

1 Corinthians 14:25

the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Under the test of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of Christ, and by the generosity of your contribution for them and for 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, that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 5:8

for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light

1 Thessalonians 2:12

to lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 2:10

but by good deeds, as befits women who profess religion.

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well attested for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Timothy 5:25

So also good deeds are conspicuous; and even when they are not, they cannot remain hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous,

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Titus 2:7

Show yourself in all respects a model of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,

Titus 3:14

And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

Titus 3:4

but when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:1

Likewise you wives, be submissive to your husbands, so that some, though they do not obey the word, may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,

1 Peter 3:16

and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

1 Peter 4:11

whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.