John 1:9

9 The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.^[a]

John 1:9 In-Context

7 He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

9 The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him.

11 He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.

Footnotes

• [a] Or The true light who comes into the world gives light to everyone, or The true light enlightens everyone coming into the world.