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John 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for John 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive”
John 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:5
The present tense 'shineth' indicates Christ's ongoing illumination despite humanity's darkness. The darkness 'comprehended it not' uses Greek 'katelaben', meaning both 'understood' and 'overcame', showing darkness's double failure. This anticipates the Gospel's conflict between belief and unbelief, light and darkness—themes fulfilled at the cross where darkness literally covered the earth yet could not extinguish the Light.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:5
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“that the light has come into the world”
“believe in the light”
“for they are foolishness to him”
“and the world was made through him”
“God gave them up to a reprobate mind”
“ye thoughtless”
“and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.”