1 John 2:8

The English Standar Version

At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because[1] the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.

Cross References

Psalm 27:1

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold[1] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 36:9

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

Psalm 84:11

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Isaiah 9:2

[3] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

Matthew 4:16

the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned."

Luke 1:79

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

John 1:9

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

John 12:35

So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

John 12:46

I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Romans 13:12

The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Ephesians 5:8

for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

2 Timothy 1:10

and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

1 Peter 1:21

who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

1 John 3:23

And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.

1 John 4:11

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

1 John 4:21

And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.