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John 12:36

While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and hid himself from them.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

In Context

35Jesus therefore said to them: Yet a little while is the light among you. Walk while ye have the light, that darkness may not overtake you; and he that walks in the darkness knows not whither he goes.

37But though he had wrought so many signs before them, they did not believe on him;

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Cross References

Matthew 21:17And leaving them, he went forth out of the city into Bethany, and lodged there.

John 1:7The same came for witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe.

John 8:59They took up stones therefore to cast at him. But Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.

John 11:54Jesus therefore no longer walked openly among the Jews; but departed thence to the country near to the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Ephesians 5:8For ye were once darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,--

1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, being of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation;

Matthew Henry on John 12:28-37

The Divine Attestation to Christ; Christ's Discourse with the People. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.… Read the whole commentary →

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