78 because of the tender compassion of our God. With this compassion a daybreak will visit us from on high, 79 to give light to those sitting in darkness and death’s shadow+ and to guide our feet in the way of peace.”

30 because my eyes have seen your means of salvation+ 31 that you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples,+ 32 a light+ for removing the veil from the nations+ and a glory of your people Israel.”

9 The true light that gives light to every sort of man was about to come into the world.+

8 12 Then Jesus spoke again to them, saying: “I am the light of the world.+ Whoever follows me will by no means walk in darkness, but will possess the light+ of life.”