John 1:9

9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. ^[a]

John 1:9 In-Context

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

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

9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him.

11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him.

Footnotes

• [a] Or [He was the true light that enlightens everyone coming into the world]