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.”
KJV
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
NASB
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”
NIV
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
NLT
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
John 1:5
ESV
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
KJV
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
NASB
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
NIV
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
NLT
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
KJV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
NASB
but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
NIV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
NLT
But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Matthew 5:14
ESV
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
NASB
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
NIV
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
NLT
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
KJV
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
NASB
for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
NIV
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
NLT
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
1 Peter 2:9
ESV
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
KJV
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
NASB
But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
NLT
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
KJV
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
NASB
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
NIV
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
NLT
This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
Psalm 27:1
ESV
Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
KJV
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
NASB
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
NIV
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
NLT
The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
2 Corinthians 4:6
ESV
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
KJV
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
NASB
For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
NIV
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.
NLT
For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. He was a pastor for 10 years. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Please see his About page for details.
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