Burning Candles

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand? — read the full passage →

Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.

And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there; believe it not: — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?

And when he opened the seventh seal, there followed a silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. — read the full passage →

And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.

No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

and the light of a lamp shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the princes of the earth; for with thy sorcery were all the nations deceived.

And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

If therefore thy whole body be full of light, having no part dark, it shall be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining doth give thee light.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it?

For no word from God shall be void of power.

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, — read the full passage →

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent and do the first works; or else I come to thee, and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou repent.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ.

And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.

And there shall be night no more; and they need no light of lamp, neither light of sun; for the Lord God shall give them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

(and the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us);

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

The same was in the beginning with God.

ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

I and the Father are one.

till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, close sealed with seven seals. — read the full passage →

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. — read the full passage →

All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made.

Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning;

And I saw the seven angels that stand before God; and there were given unto them seven trumpets.

for our God is a consuming fire.

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he should be born blind?

He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,