John 1:9
The true Light, which enlightens every man, was then coming into the world.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
In Context
8He was not the Light; it was to bear testimony concerning the Light that he came into being.
10He was in the world, and through him the world came into being, yet the world knew him not.
Cross References
John 1:4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 6:32"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven;
John 12:46Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.
John 15:1"I am the vine, and my Father the vine-grower.
1 John 1:8If we say, "We have no sin," we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.
Matthew Henry on John 1:7-15
The Testimony of John Baptist; Christ's Incarnation. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as… Read the whole commentary →