Luke
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:79
Luke 1:79 (KJV) speaks to hope, despair, and peace — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
Matthew 4:16“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
John 1:5“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Psalms 42:5“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:12“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 15:13
Common questions
What does Luke 1:79 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 1:79 reads: "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." The verse speaks to hope, despair, and peace. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 1:79 in the King James Version?
Yes. "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." is Luke 1:79 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 1:79?
Verses that sit beside Luke 1:79 include Matthew 4:16, Isaiah 9:2, and John 1:5. Reading them alongside Luke 1:79 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Luke 1:79?
Read Luke 1:79 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.