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John 12:36

Put 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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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 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.

37But despite all the miracles he had done in their presence, they still did not trust in Jesus.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:17Jesus left them and went out of the city to stay at Bethany.

John 1:7He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.

John 8:59At this they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus was hidden from them and he left the Temple.

John 11:54So Jesus did not travel openly among the Jews but went to a town called Ephraim in the region near the desert and stayed there with his disciples.

Ephesians 5:8At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. You are to live as children of light

1 Thessalonians 5:8But since we belong to the day we should keep our heads clear. We strap on the breastplate of trust and love. We put on the hope of salvation as a helmet.

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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