John 8:12

I Am the Light of the World

12 1Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 2"I am the light of the world. Whoever 3follows me will not 4walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

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John 8:12 In-Context

10 Jesus stood up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
11 She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more."]]
12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
13 So the Pharisees said to him, "You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true."
14 Jesus answered, "Even if I do bear witness about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.

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Cross References 4

  • 1. John 7:37, 38
  • 2. [Psalms 36:9; Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:6; Malachi 4:2]; See John 1:4, 9
  • 3. John 12:26; John 21:19
  • 4. See John 12:35
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