John 8:12

Jesus again addressed the people. “I am the light of the world,” he said. “The person who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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In The King James Version

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

In Context

11“No one, Sir,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus “go, and do not sin again.”

13“You are bearing testimony to yourself!” exclaimed the Pharisees, “your testimony is not trustworthy.”

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Cross References

Psalms 49:19they must join their ancestors, who see the light nevermore.

Malachi 4:2But to you who revere my name there will arise the sun of righteousness with healing in its wings, and you will run free like calves let out from their stall.

Matthew Henry on John 8:2-12

The Woman Taken in Adultery. 1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they… Read the whole commentary →

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