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:
When Simeon saw the baby Jesus he said:
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:
The apostle Paul reminds believers that they are to walk "in the light":