John 1:4
+ 1:4 (4-5) MP: The light of Messiah draws Gentile nations. Messiah is accepted by the Gentiles (Is 49:6, 55:4-5), yet was rejected by “his own” (Is 50:3). (Is 60:2-3) In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
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In The King James Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
In Context
3All things came to be through him and without him nothing made had being.
5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1God, you have rejected us. 2 You have broken us down. 1 You have been angry. 2 Restore us, again. 1
Isaiah 35:4+ 35:4 (context 35:4-6) MP: With the glory and splendor of God, Messiah brings vengeance and retribution on some and he will save others. (2 Thes 1:6-8; Rev 22:11-12 (context 22:8-12)) Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. 2 Don’t be afraid. 2 Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. 2 He will come and save you. 1
Isaiah 42:16I will bring the blind by a way that they don’t know. 2 I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. 2 I will make darkness light before them, 2 and crooked places straight. 2 I will do these things, 2 and I will not forsake them. 1
Matthew 4:16the people who lived in darkness saw a great light, 2 to those who live in the land of the shadow of death, 2 to them light has dawned.” + 4:16. (15-16) Quoted from Is 9:1-2
Luke 2:32+ 2:32. MPr: Rambam explains: “I see him but not now,” this refers to David; “I behold him but not nigh” this refers to King Messiah; “A star shall step forth out of Jacob,” this refers to King David; “and a scepter shall rise out of Israel,” this refers to King Messiah. ( Mishne Torah [Second Torah] written by RamBam – Hilchot Melachim, c. 11-12). King David fulfilled: (1 Chr 18:2); Messiah fulfilled: (Is 49:6; Ps 45:6; Luke 2:32; Acts 26:23; Rev 11:15) a light for revelation to the nations, 2 and the glory of your people Israel [God prevails].”
John 5:21For as Abba ·Father· raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
Matthew Henry on John 1:2-6
John It is not material to enquire when and where this gospel was written; we are sure that it was given by inspiration of God to John, the brother of James, one of the twelve apostles, distinguished by the honourable character of that disciple whom Jesus loved, one of the first three of the worthies of the Son of David, whom he took to be the witnesses of his retirements, particularly of his transfiguration and his agony. The ancients tell us that John lived longest of all the twelve apostles, and was the only… Read the whole commentary →