Titles of Jesus - Light of the world

A selection of verses showing that Jesus is the Light of the world.

On two occasions Jesus himself tells us that he is the Light of the world:

John 8 verse 12

¹² Again, therefore, Jesus 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.”

John 9 verse 5

⁵  While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

When Simeon saw the baby Jesus he said:

Luke 2 verses 29 - 32

²⁹ “Now you are releasing your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
³⁰ for my eyes have seen your salvation,
³¹ which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
³² a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”

Jesus tells us that his followers are also lights in the world:

Matthew 5 verse 14

¹⁴ You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

The apostle Paul reminds believers that they are to walk "in the light":

Ephesians 5 verse 8

⁸ For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,