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John 12:35

Jesus replied, “The light is here with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that the darkness doesn't overtake you. Those who walk in the dark don't know where they're going.

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In The King James Version

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

In Context

34The crowd responded, “The Law tells us that the Messiah will live forever, so how can you say the Son of man must be ‘lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of man’?”

36Put your trust in the light while you still have it so that you can become children of light.” When Jesus had told them this, he left and hid himself from them.

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Cross References

Proverbs 4:19But the way of life of the wicked is like complete darkness; they don't even know what they're tripping over.

Isaiah 42:6“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate what's right, and I will hold your hand. I will take care of you, and give you as a sign of my agreement with the people and as a light to the nations.

Luke 18:37They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

John 7:33Then Jesus told the people, “I'll be with you just a little longer, but then I'll return to the one who sent me.

John 9:4we have to keep on doing the work of the one who sent me as long as it is still daytime. The night is coming when no one can work.

John 12:36Put your trust in the light while you still have it so that you can become children of light.” When Jesus had told them this, he left and hid himself from them.

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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