John 12:46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 12:46

BSB

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

AKJV

I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.

CPDV

I have arrived as a light to the world, so that all who believe in me might not remain in darkness.

ERV

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness.

NHEB

I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.

SMT

I have come a light into the world, that every one believing in me should not remain in darkness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 12:46

IG1473amcomeG2064VerbalightG5457Noun Neuter intoG1519PrepositiontheworldG2889Noun Masculine thatG3363Conjunction whosoeverG3956Adjective believethG4100Verb onG1519Preposition meG1691 shouldG3306Verb notG3363Conjunction abideG3306Verb inG1722Preposition darknessG4653Noun Feminine

Commentary for John 12:46

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 12:46

Summary

Jesus offers illumination and escape from spiritual darkness

Event

Jesus declares salvific mission

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD