John 9:5

5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

John 9:5 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:5

As long as I am in the world
Which had been now two or three and thirty years; but was not to be much longer.

I am the light of the world; (See Gill on John 8:12). Though doubtless he said this with some view to the cure he was about to perform, it being agreeable to his character and work, while he was in the world.

John 9:5 In-Context

3 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," Jesus answered. "[This came about] so that God's works might be displayed in him.

4 We must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work.

5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

6 After He said these things He spit on the ground, made some mud from the saliva, and spread the mud on his eyes.

7 "Go," He told him, "wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means "Sent"). So he left, washed, and came back seeing.