Matthew 5:16

Which verses does Matthew 5:16 point to?

The 20 strongest of 41, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 Peter 2:12180 votes

   Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

2. Titus 2:7122 votes

   In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

3. John 15:8112 votes

   This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

4. 1 John 1:5–790 votes

   And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. …

5. Philippians 2:15–1686 votes

   so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

6. Ephesians 5:878 votes

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

7. Isaiah 60:1–365 votes

   Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. …

8. 1 Peter 3:1661 votes

   keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

9. 1 Peter 4:1448 votes

   If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

10. Isaiah 58:841 votes

    Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

11. 1 Peter 2:941 votes
12. Titus 3:1436 votes
13. 2 Corinthians 9:1334 votes
14. Hebrews 10:2432 votes
15. Ephesians 2:1031 votes
16. Proverbs 4:1830 votes

    The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.

17. 2 Thessalonians 1:10–1229 votes
18. Romans 13:11–1428 votes
19. 1 Timothy 6:1828 votes

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

20. 1 Peter 4:1122 votes

Which verses point to Matthew 5:16?

The 10 strongest of 53.

• Isaiah 60:1 54
• Philippians 2:15 44
• John 15:8 41
• 1 Peter 2:12 41
• Ephesians 2:10 33
• 1 Peter 2:9 33
• Proverbs 4:18 29
• Ephesians 4:29 25
• 1 Corinthians 6:20 21
• Psalm 50:15 18