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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/11.htm">New International Version</a> Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.” <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright, as when a lamp with its rays gives you light.” <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.” <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If therefore your body is full of light, not having any part dark, it will be all light, as when the lamp shining might light you." <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore if your whole body is full of light, without any dark part, it will be wholly illuminated, as when the lamp illuminates you with its light.” <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no dark part in it, it will be wholly illumined, as when the lamp illumines you with its rays.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no dark part in it, it shall be wholly illumined, as when the lamp illumines you with its rays.” <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no dark part in it, it will be wholly illumined, as when the lamp illumines you with its rays.” <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So if your whole body is illuminated, with no dark part, it will be entirely bright [with light], as when the lamp gives you light with its bright rays.” <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If, therefore, your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be entirely illuminated, as when a lamp shines its light on you.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If, therefore, your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be entirely illuminated, as when a lamp shines its light on you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> If therefore thy whole body be full of light, having no part dark, it shall be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining doth give thee light. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you have light, and nothing is dark, then light will be everywhere, as when a lamp shines brightly on you. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> If therefore thy whole body be full of light, having no part dark, it shall be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining doth give thee light. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If your whole body is full of light and not darkness, it will be as bright as a lamp shining on you." <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> If your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be bright all over, as when a lamp shines on you with its brightness." <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be as full of light as when a lamp gives you light with its rays." <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.? <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> If then your whole body is full of light, with no part in the dark, it will be as full of light as when the light of a lamp shines on you." <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light." <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light; as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, your whole body is penetrated with light, and has no part dark, it will be so lighted, all of it, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light." <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> if then your whole body is lightened, not having any part darkened, the whole will be lightened, as when the lamp by the brightness may give you light.” <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If therefore your body is full of light, not having any part dark, it will be all light, as when the lamp shining might light you." <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if then thy whole body is lightened, not having any part darkened, the whole shall be lightened, as when the lamp by the brightness may give thee light.' <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If therefore thy whole body clear, not having any part dark, the whole shall be clear, as when a lamp enlightens thee with its gleam.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If then thy whole body be lightsome, having no part of darkness; the whole shall be lightsome; and as a bright lamp, shall enlighten thee. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, if your entire body becomes filled with light, not having any part in darkness, then it will be entirely light, and, like a shining lamp, it will illuminate you.” <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> If your whole body is full of light, and no part of it is in darkness, then it will be as full of light as a lamp illuminating you with its brightness.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If then your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be as full of light as when a lamp gives you light with its rays.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If your whole body is lighted, and there is no part in it dark, the whole of it will give light, just as a lamp gives you light with its shining. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But if your whole body is enlightened, and there is no darkened part, it shall be shining entirely like a lamp giving you light by its flame”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If, therefore, your whole body is light, having no part dark, the whole shall be light, as when a lamp, by its brightness, gives you light.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>If then thy whole body is lighted, having no part dark, all will be lighted, as when a lamp may light thee with its brightness.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If then thy whole body be illuminated, not having any dark part, it will be wholly luminous, as a lamp by its brightness diffuseth light.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for if thy whole body be enlightned, and no part dark, your whole conduct will be regulated, just as the light of a lamp directs all your motions. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, your whole body is penetrated with light, and has no part dark, it will be so lighted, all of it, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light." <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>If, therefore, your whole body be full of light, not having any part dark, it shall be wholly light, as when the lamp, with its bright shining, illuminates you."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>For if thy whole body <Fr>be<FR> light, having no part dark, it will be (<Fr>when<FR> all enlightened) as when a candle giveth thee light by <Fr>its<FR> brightness.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4779" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">The Lamp of the Body</a> …35Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-NNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holon (Adj-NNS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">is full</a> <a href="/greek/5460.htm" title="5460: phōteinon (Adj-NNS) -- Bright, luminous, full of light. From phos; lustrous, i.e. Transparent or well-illuminated.">of light,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">with no</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: meros (N-ANS) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">part of it</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echon (V-PPA-NNS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/4652.htm" title="4652: skoteinon (Adj-ANS) -- Full of darkness, dark. From skotos; opaque, i.e. benighted.">in darkness,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you will be</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holon (Adj-NNS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb."></a> <a href="/greek/5460.htm" title="5460: phōteinon (Adj-NNS) -- Bright, luminous, full of light. From phos; lustrous, i.e. Transparent or well-illuminated.">radiant,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">though</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3088.htm" title="3088: lychnos (N-NMS) -- A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator.">a lamp</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/796.htm" title="796: astrapē (N-DFS) -- A flash of lightning, brightness, luster. From astrapto; lightning; by analogy, glare.">were shining</a> <a href="/greek/5461.htm" title="5461: phōtizē (V-PSA-3S) -- From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">on you.”</a> 37As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> 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. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Matthew 6:22-23</a> The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. / But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> 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 <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> 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. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a> Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. <a href="/isaiah/58-8.htm">Isaiah 58:8-10</a> 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. / Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, / and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23-24</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If your whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle does give you light.the whole.<a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97-105</a> MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day… <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:<a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-11</a> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … the bright shining of a candle.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Brightness</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/luke/6-10.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Darkened</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/10-20.htm">However</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Illumines</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Light</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-8.htm">Lights</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-16.htm">Penetrated</a> <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Rays</a> <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Wholly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/17-24.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Brightness</a> <a href="/luke/15-8.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Darkened</a> <a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/12-8.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">However</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/john/1-9.htm">Illumines</a> <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Light</a> <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Lights</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-16.htm">Penetrated</a> <a href="/job/3-9.htm">Rays</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/luke/13-17.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Wholly</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So if your whole body is full of light This phrase emphasizes the importance of spiritual purity and integrity. In biblical context, light often symbolizes truth, holiness, and the presence of God (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The idea of being "full of light" suggests a life fully aligned with God's will, free from sin and moral corruption. The imagery of light is also used in <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>, where believers are called to be the light of the world, indicating a life that reflects God's character and truth.with no part of it in darkness Darkness in Scripture frequently represents sin, ignorance, and separation from God (1 <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5-7</a>). The call to have no part in darkness is a call to complete sanctification and moral integrity. Historically, the Jewish understanding of light and darkness was deeply rooted in the dichotomy between good and evil, as seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls' "War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness." This phrase challenges believers to examine their lives for any hidden sin or compromise.you will be radiant Radiance here implies a visible manifestation of inner spiritual health and vitality. This concept is reminiscent of Moses' face shining after being in God's presence (<a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29-35</a>). It suggests that a life fully devoted to God will naturally reflect His glory and attract others to Him. The radiance is not self-generated but is a result of being in close relationship with God, much like the moon reflects the light of the sun.as though a lamp were shining on you. This imagery of a lamp is consistent with Jesus' teachings on being a light to the world (<a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15</a>). In the cultural context of the time, lamps were essential for illumination in homes, symbolizing guidance and revelation. The lamp shining on a person suggests divine favor and enlightenment, akin to the lampstand in the Tabernacle that symbolized God's presence among His people (<a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a>). This phrase encourages believers to live in such a way that God's truth and love are evident in their lives, providing guidance and hope to others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this passage, Jesus is teaching about spiritual perception and the importance of inner purity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jesus is addressing His followers, teaching them about the nature of spiritual light and darkness. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Jesus often taught in the presence of a crowd, which included both His disciples and others who were curious or skeptical about His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_illumination.htm">Spiritual Illumination</a> Just as physical light illuminates a room, spiritual light illuminates our lives. We must seek to fill our lives with the light of Christ, allowing no part to remain in darkness. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_purity.htm">Holistic Purity</a> The call to have "no part of it in darkness" suggests a holistic approach to purity. Every aspect of our lives should reflect the light of Christ, not just certain parts. <a href="/topical/r/radiance_as_witness.htm">Radiance as Witness</a> When we are filled with light, we become radiant, serving as a witness to others. Our lives should visibly reflect the transformation that comes from walking in the light. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_darkness.htm">Guarding Against Darkness</a> We must be vigilant against influences that bring darkness into our lives, whether through thoughts, actions, or associations. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> The transformation into light is possible only through a relationship with Jesus, the true Light. This transformation is ongoing and requires daily commitment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_eye_is_the_lamp'_mean.htm">What does 'The eye is the lamp' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_glorification_mean.htm">What does glorification mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_mental_illness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental illness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) If thy whole body therefore be full of light.--The statement reads at first like an identical proposition. "If thy whole body be full of light, it shall be full of light all over." The apparent truism is, however, the most expressive utterance of a truth. If the "whole body"--life in all its various manifestations--is illumined by the divine light; if the character is in its measure perfect, as that of the Father is perfect, who is Light, and in whom is no darkness at all (<a href="/1_john/1-5.htm" title="This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.">1John 1:5</a>); if passion, prejudice, ignorance are no longer there--then that character is . . ." We expect to hear something else as a climax of praise, but there is no higher word possible; the whole character is "full of light," illumined, flooded by the eternal Light.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. The Lord here completes his allegory, still preserving the same images, with a sketch of the condition of a holy and humble man of heart, who with a "single eye," that is, honestly, trustfully, lovingly, has looked upon the sign and believed. Godet's comment on this hard and mystic saying of the Blessed is very beautiful: "When, through the fact of the clearness of thine eye, thy whole body shall be penetrated with light, without there being in thee the least trace of darkness, then the phenomenon which will be wrought in thee will resemble what takes place on thy body when it is placed in the rays of a luminous focus. Jesus means that from the inward part of a perfectly sanctified man there rays forth a splendor which glorifies the external man, as when he is shone upon from without. It is glory as the result of holiness. The phenomenon described here by Jesus is no other than that which was realized in himself on the occasion of his transfiguration, and which he now applies to all believers." There is little doubt that this teaching had been spoken by the Master on one, if not on more than one, previous occasion. In St. Matthew's report, in almost identical language (<a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15</a> and Matthew 6:22), the immediate application was different, and the reference of the lamp put in a prominent place was not to the Resurrection. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [whole] τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σῶμά (sōma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. [is] full ὅλον (holon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. of light, φωτεινόν (phōteinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5460.htm">Strong's 5460: </a> Bright, luminous, full of light. From phos; lustrous, i.e. Transparent or well-illuminated. [and] no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. part [of it] μέρος (meros) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. in darkness, σκοτεινόν (skoteinon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4652.htm">Strong's 4652: </a> Full of darkness, dark. From skotos; opaque, i.e. benighted. [you] will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. radiant, φωτεινὸν (phōteinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5460.htm">Strong's 5460: </a> Bright, luminous, full of light. From phos; lustrous, i.e. Transparent or well-illuminated. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. though ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. a lamp λύχνος (lychnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. were shining ἀστραπῇ (astrapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_796.htm">Strong's 796: </a> A flash of lightning, brightness, luster. From astrapto; lightning; by analogy, glare. on you.” σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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