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John 12:36

While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departing, He was hidden from them. 1 The Unbelief of the People

English Majority Text (NT)

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

35Then Jesus said to them, “ For yet a little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

37But even though He had done so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in Him,

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Cross References

Matthew 21:17And having left them, He went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. 1 Jesus Curses the Fig Tree

John 1:7This man came for a testimony, so that he might testify concerning the Light, so that all through him might believe.

John 8:59Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, having gone through their midst, and so passed by.

John 11:54Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but He went away from there into the country near the desert, to a city called Ephraim, and there He stayed with His disciples.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:8But we, since we are of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and as 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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