Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Cross-reference
In Isaiah 60:20, the same prophecy continues: God becomes everlasting light, ending mourning — expanding on the light's permanence.
Isaiah 9:2 speaks of a great light shining on those in darkness — the same dawning hope of God's deliverance.
Isaiah 52:1 also calls Zion to awake and put on strength — a direct parallel to the 'Arise, shine' command in Isaiah 60:1.
Isaiah 52:2 repeats the call to arise from the dust — mirroring the 'Arise, shine' in Isaiah 60:1 with the same imagery.
Isaiah 35:2 directly speaks of seeing the LORD's glory, the same glory that rises upon Zion in 60:1.
Isaiah 40:5 promises the revelation of God's glory, directly parallel to the glory rising in 60:1.
In Isaiah 62:2, nations see Zion's glory and righteousness—the same theme of glory being revealed that 60:1 introduces.
Isaiah 28:5 describes the LORD as a crown of glory, parallel to the glory rising upon Zion in 60:1.
In Isaiah 42:16, God turns darkness into light for the blind—a parallel image of divine light overcoming darkness as in 60:1.
In Isaiah 49:9, prisoners in darkness are told to 'appear'—a parallel call to come out of darkness into light.
Luke 1:78 calls the Messiah the 'sunrise from on high' — directly echoing the coming of light in Isaiah 60.
Luke 1:79 says the sunrise gives light to those in darkness — the same mission of light from Isaiah 60.
In Luke 2:32, Simeon identifies Jesus as this light—a revelation to the Gentiles, directly fulfilling the prophecy.
John 1:9 calls Jesus 'the true light' coming into the world — the fulfillment of the light that has come.
John 3:19 states 'the light has come into the world' — but adds that people loved darkness, showing the light's reception.
John 8:12 has Jesus declare 'I am the light of the world' — identifying himself as the light promised in Isaiah 60.
John 12:46 says Jesus came as light so believers don't remain in darkness — the purpose of the light that has come.
Revelation 21:23 describes the New Jerusalem with God's glory as its light — the ultimate fulfillment of the glory rising on Zion.
In Revelation 22:5, this light becomes permanent—no need for sun or lamp, God Himself is the light for His people.
Matthew 4:16 quotes Isaiah 9:2, applying the light prophecy to Jesus' ministry — identifying him as the light that dawns.
In Ezekiel 43:2, the glory of God comes from the east and the earth shines—a direct parallel to the arrival of light and glory in 60:1.
2 Corinthians 4:4 speaks of the light of the gospel revealing Christ's glory, directly echoing the rising glory of the Lord in Isaiah 60:1.
Acts 26:18 describes turning from darkness to light through the gospel, echoing the light's arrival in Isaiah 60:1 now applied to Gentile mission.
In Psalm 102:16, the LORD appears in glory to build Zion, directly corresponding to the glory of the LORD rising upon you.
1 John 2:8 declares the true light already shining, directly echoing the arrival of light and darkness passing away.
John 9:5 identifies Jesus as the light of the world, directly fulfilling the prophecy of light coming in Isaiah 60:1.
In Micah 7:8, the speaker says the Lord will be a light in darkness and promises to rise—same dual themes of light and rising.
John 1:9 identifies Jesus as the true light coming into the world, directly fulfilling the light that has come in Isaiah 60:1.
Luke 2:9 fulfills Isaiah 60:1 as the glory of the Lord shines around the shepherds at Jesus' birth, the promised light having come.
Revelation 21:11 shows the New Jerusalem shining with God's glory, the ultimate fulfillment of the light and glory promised here.
Revelation 18:1 says the earth was made bright with an angel's glory, similar to the LORD's glory rising upon Zion.
Malachi 4:2 uses the same 'sun of righteousness' rising with healing—a parallel image of divine light dawning.
Ephesians 5:14 quotes 'Awake, O sleeper, and arise' — a close echo of Isaiah 60:1's 'Arise, shine' call to awake and receive light.
1 Peter 2:9 calls believers out of darkness into God's marvelous light, echoing the rising glory and light here.
Matthew 2:1 introduces the star guiding the magi, a light that parallels the rising glory of the Lord in Isaiah 60:1.
2 Peter 1:19 describes prophecy as a lamp shining in a dark place, paralleling the dawn of God's glory.
Ephesians 5:8 describes believers as light in the Lord — echoing Isaiah 60:1's 'your light has come' as a present reality.
John 12:36 urges belief in the light (Jesus) while it is present, echoing the arrival of light proclaimed in Isaiah 60:1.
In Zechariah 14:6, there will be no light on that day—a direct contrast to the light rising here.
2 Samuel 23:4 compares the righteous ruler to the morning light—a parallel image of dawn bringing blessing.
Psalm 36:9 says 'in Your light we see light' — God as source of light, echoing the light that has come.
Psalm 27:1 calls the LORD 'my light' — a personal light parallel to the glory rising over Zion here.