John 1:9
The true light was that which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
In Context
8He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of the light.
10He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and yet the world knew Him not:
Cross References
John 1:4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 6:32Therefore Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I tell you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven, but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
John 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.
John 15:1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman:
1 John 1:8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive 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 →