12Then 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.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-20)The rest of the chapter is taken up with debates between Christ and contradicting sinners, who cavilled at the most gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. It is not certain whether these disputes were the same day that the adulteress was discharged; it is probable they were, for the evangelist mentions no other day, and takes notice (John 8:2) how early Christ began that day’s work. Thoug…
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