Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. New Living Translation I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. English Standard Version I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. Berean Standard Bible I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. Berean Literal Bible I have come into the world as a light, so that everyone believing in Me should not abide in darkness. King James Bible I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. New King James Version I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. New American Standard Bible I have come as Light into the world, so that no one who believes in Me will remain in darkness. NASB 1995 “I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. NASB 1977 “I have come as light into the world, that everyone who believes in Me may not remain in darkness. Legacy Standard Bible I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. Amplified Bible I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes and trusts in Me [as Savior—all those who anchor their hope in Me and rely on the truth of My message] will not continue to live in darkness. Christian Standard Bible I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness. American Standard Version I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness. Contemporary English Version I am the light that has come into the world. No one who has faith in me will stay in the dark. English Revised Version I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am the light that has come into the world so that everyone who believes in me will not live in the dark. Good News Translation I have come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. International Standard Version I've come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me won't remain in the darkness. Majority Standard Bible I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. NET Bible I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness. New Heart English Bible I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. Webster's Bible Translation I am come a light into the world, that whoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. Weymouth New Testament I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark. World English Bible I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI—light to the world—have come, that everyone who is believing in Me may not remain in the darkness; Berean Literal Bible I have come into the world as a light, so that everyone believing in Me should not abide in darkness. Young's Literal Translation I a light to the world have come, that every one who is believing in me -- in the darkness may not remain; Smith's Literal Translation I have come a light into the world, that every one believing in me should not remain in darkness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am come a light into the world; that whosoever believeth in me, may not remain in darkness. Catholic Public Domain Version I have arrived as a light to the world, so that all who believe in me might not remain in darkness. New American Bible I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. New Revised Standard Version I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have come into the world as the light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “I, The Light, have come to the world, that no one who believes in me shall abide in darkness.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI have come a light into the world, that he who believes on me, may not remain in darkness. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament I am come a light into the world, that every one who believeth on me should not abide in darkness. Mace New Testament I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness. Weymouth New Testament I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Belief and Unbelief…45And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me. 46I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. 47As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.… Cross References John 8:12 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.” John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 3:19-21 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. / But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.” John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 1 John 1:5-7 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. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. 2 Corinthians 4:6 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. Ephesians 5:8-14 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. ... Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? John 1:9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 1 Peter 2:9 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. Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Isaiah 42:6-7 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Treasury of Scripture I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness. am. John 12:35,36 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth… John 1:4,5 In him was life; and the life was the light of men… John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. abide. Isaiah 42:7,15 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house… Ephesians 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Jump to Previous Abide Believes Believeth Dark Darkness Faith Light Order WorldJump to Next Abide Believes Believeth Dark Darkness Faith Light Order WorldJohn 12 1. Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.9. The people flock to see Lazarus. 10. The chief priests consult to kill him. 12. Jesus rides into Jerusalem. 20. Greeks desire to see Jesus. 23. He foretells his death. 37. The people are generally blinded; 42. yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him; 44. therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith. I have come This phrase signifies the intentionality and purpose of Jesus' mission. The Greek verb "ἥκω" (hēkō) implies arrival with a purpose. Jesus' coming was not accidental or incidental; it was a divine mission planned from the foundation of the world. This reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 9:2, which speaks of a great light coming to those in darkness. into the world as a light so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this verse, Jesus declares His purpose as the light of the world, emphasizing His divine mission to illuminate spiritual truth and dispel darkness. 2. The World Represents the realm of human existence, often characterized by sin and spiritual blindness, into which Jesus enters to bring light and truth. 3. Believers Those who place their faith in Jesus, who are called to step out of spiritual darkness and into the light of Christ. 4. Darkness Symbolizes ignorance, sin, and separation from God, which Jesus came to overcome through His life and teachings. 5. Light Represents truth, holiness, and the presence of God, which Jesus embodies and offers to all who believe in Him. Teaching Points Jesus as the LightJesus' role as the light of the world is central to understanding His mission. He came to reveal truth and guide humanity out of spiritual darkness. Belief and Transformation Belief in Jesus is not merely intellectual assent but involves a transformative journey from darkness to light, impacting every aspect of life. Living in the Light As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the light, reflecting His truth and love in our daily actions and decisions. Overcoming Darkness The presence of Jesus in our lives empowers us to overcome sin and spiritual blindness, leading to a life of purpose and clarity. Evangelism and Witness As recipients of the light, believers are tasked with sharing this light with others, spreading the message of hope and salvation.(46) I am come a light into the world . . .--(Comp. Note on John 12:35 and John 3:19; John 8:12; John 9:5; John 9:39; John 12:35-36.) . . . Verse 46. - The revelation of God becomes the light of the soul and the light of the world. The evangelist had said, in his prologue, "In him was life," and the Life (the eternal Logos of life) was "the Light of men." All true understanding, all purifying, gracious influence shed on human affairs, nature, or destiny, are the issue and result of the Divine Life which, under every dispensation, has wrought in humanity. Above all, "the Light that lighteth every man," namely, that which has always and which ever will radiate from the life conferred on our humanity by the Logos, the life of God in mind and conscience, "came into the world" - came, that is, in a new and more effective form, came in the radiance of a perfect human life. The evangelist has sustained his teaching by quoting the solemn words of Jesus in John 3:19; John 8:12; also John 9:5, where a special narrative of miraculous love typified both the need in which the human family, the sacred Israel, and even his own disciples, stood of light, and of the light which he could pour upon the sightless eyeballs. And now the connection of this passage is - You could not behold me if light did not stream forth from me. I have come, and am come (ἐλήλυθα, this has been and is my abiding purpose; cf. John 5:43; John 7:28) a Light into the world, and my object has been and is that whosoever believeth on me - whoso-ever sees by the inward eye that which I really am, sees how my life stands related to the Father, whosoever assents to the new revelation thus given, even over and above the "inward light" of the Logos - should not abide in the darkness which enwraps all souls; for, as said in the prologue, "the Light" (the archetypal Light) shineth upon the darkness of human nature, and the darkness comprehendeth it not." It should be especially noticed that in 2 Corinthians 4:6 St. Paul had grasped and uttered the fullness of this thought. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Iἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. have come ἐλήλυθα (elēlytha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). [as] a light, φῶς (phōs) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. no one πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believes πιστεύων (pisteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Me ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. should remain μείνῃ (meinē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. darkness. σκοτίᾳ (skotia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4653: Darkness; fig: spiritual darkness. From skotos; dimness, obscurity. Links John 12:46 NIVJohn 12:46 NLT John 12:46 ESV John 12:46 NASB John 12:46 KJV John 12:46 BibleApps.com John 12:46 Biblia Paralela John 12:46 Chinese Bible John 12:46 French Bible John 12:46 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 12:46 I have come as a light into (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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