John 8:12 KJV
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.King James Version
The same verse in modern English
Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”John 8:12, World English Bible (WEB)
Sitting with this verse
Jesus speaks these words in the temple; verse 20 places him by the treasury. Light runs through John’s Gospel from its first chapter, where the Word is the light no darkness overcomes. Here the promise belongs to anyone who follows: not a single flash, but light to walk by, “the light of life.” Take one step today in the light you have, trusting more will come as you follow.
Older words in this verse
- unto
- to
- -eth (followeth)
- the old way of writing -s: maketh means makes, leadeth means leads
From John 8
Her accusers slipped away one by one, and Jesus, left alone with the woman, refused to condemn her. Where are you still bracing for a stone?
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