John 1:9
The Scripture
(9) That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
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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