John 12:46

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Modern

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

Traditional

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

Literal

I have come into the world as a light, so that everyone believing in Me should not remain in the darkness.

Latin

Ego lux in mundum veni, ut omnis qui credit in me, in tenebris non maneat.

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English

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

Notes

John 12:44–50

Jesus makes a final appeal for faith in him. These verses summarize chapters 1–12. The Father sent Jesus, who is the only source of his ministry. Jesus is the light shining in darkness to bring salvation and eternal life to all who believe in him.

John 12:1–50

In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.
First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).
Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.
John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

Theme notes and profiles

By Faith Darkness and Light Misunderstanding in the Gospel of John The Messiah

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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.”
Psalm 36:9
For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.
John 9:5
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Isaiah 42:7
…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.
John 12:35–36
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.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
John 1:4–5
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 3:19
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.
Luke 1:76–79
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
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.”
John 1:9
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
1 John 1:1–3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Darkness John, Gospel of Light Morning Star World

Topics

Being Like the World Faith in Christ Faith: Through It Is: Spiritual Light Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Verifies the Prophecy of Isaiah Concerning the Unbelieving Jews Light: Christ the Source of all Wisdom Why we Need God Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

John 12:46

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