John 12:46

46 I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark.

John 12:46 Meaning and Commentary

John 12:46

I am come a light into the world
And even as the light of it, being the sun of righteousness, that was to arise, and now was risen, to enlighten men with the light of the living; see ( John 3:19 ) ( 8:12 ) ;

that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness;
God's elect themselves, whilst in a state of unregeneracy and unbelief, are in darkness; when Christ shines in upon them, and infuses the light of faith into them, they are no longer in darkness; the darkness is past, at least in a great measure, and the true light shines; in which they see light, see glory and grace of Christ, and the invisible realities of another world: nor do they continue in the darkness of sin, ignorance, and unbelief; but walk in the light of truth, faith, and holiness, until the perfect day comes, when all the shadows of remaining darkness will flee away.

John 12:46 In-Context

44 But Jesus cried aloud, "He who believes in me, believes not so much in me, as in Him who sent me;

45 and he who sees me sees Him who sent me.

46 I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark.

47 And if any one hears my teachings and regards them not, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

48 He who sets me at naught and does not receive my teachings is not left without a judge: the Message which I have spoken will judge him on the last day.