John 1:11
The Scripture
(11) He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a description of the light that was with God at the beginning of creation and that enlightened humanity. It introduces John the Baptist, who proclaims that the true light has come, which reveals God's kingdom and life. The passage teaches that the light is Jesus, the source of spiritual illumination and salvation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 15:24Acts 3:25Acts 3:26Acts 13:26Acts 13:46Romans 9:1Romans 9:5Romans 15:8Galatians 4:4John 3:32Isaiah 53:2Isaiah 53:3