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John 8:12

John 8:12
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Jesus answered and said unto them,.... In vindication of himself, and his testimony:

though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true; which seems contradictory to what he says, in Joh 5:31,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I am the light of the world - See the notes at Joh 1:4, Joh 1:9.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Then spake Jesus again unto them - Allowing the story about the woman taken in adultery to be authentic, and to stand here in its proper place, we may consider that our Lord, having begun to teach the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 8:12-20

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 8:12-59

Joh 8:12 to Joh 9:41. Christ the Source of Truth and Light

In Joh 8:12-46 the word -true" occurs six times, the word -truth" seven times.