Isaiah 49:6
Contemporary English Version
6 (A) Now the Lord says to me,
“It isn't enough for you
to be merely my servant.
You must do more than lead back
survivors from the tribes
of Israel.
I have placed you here as a light
for other nations;
you must take my saving power
to everyone on earth.”
Luke 2:32
Contemporary English Version
32 (A) Your mighty power is a light
for all nations,
and it will bring honor
to your people Israel.”
Acts 13:47
Contemporary English Version
47 (A) The Lord has given us this command,
“I have placed you here
as a light
for the Gentiles.
You are to take
the saving power of God
to people everywhere on earth.”
Acts 26:23
Contemporary English Version
23 (A) I told them how the Messiah would suffer and be the first to be raised from death, so he could bring light to his own people and to the Gentiles.
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