Then Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk darkness but shall have the light of the life. John 8:12 [KJV]
What does it mean?
When we walk in truth we have the light of God.
What does it say?
True light comes from God.
Key Words
- Light: Source of light, day light, fire light.
- Followeth: Go or come after purse to obey, to follow or be a disciple.
- Darkness: Absent of light or, dark , dimness.
Context
| Author: | John |
| Audience: | Jews & Gentiles |
| When: | A.D.85 |
| Style: | Historical |
| Purpose: | To communicate a deeper understanding of Jesus and his role in salvation. |
Translation of the Bible
- Amplified Holy Bible
- Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “[a]I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness but will have the Light of life.” John 8;12
- Holman Holy Bible
- Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
What going on in the previous verse?
The Woman was caught in adultery.
Related Verses
- John 1:4
- 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
- John 9:5
- As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
- John 12:35
- 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 12: 46
- I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness
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