John 12:46

46 I a light to the world have come, that every one who is believing in me -- in the darkness may not remain;

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 And Jesus cried and said, `He who is believing in me, doth not believe in me, but in Him who sent me;

45 and he who is beholding me, doth behold Him who sent me;

46 I a light to the world have come, that every one who is believing in me -- in the darkness may not remain;

47 and if any one may hear my sayings, and not believe, I -- I do not judge him, for I came not that I might judge the world, but that I might save the world.

48 `He who is rejecting me, and not receiving my sayings, hath one who is judging him, the word that I spake, that will judge him in the last day,