John 1:42
The Scripture
(42) And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
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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