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John 11:9 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 11:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.”
John 11:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:9
Jesus responds with a metaphorical teaching about walking in daylight, alluding to His earlier discourse (9:4-5). The twelve hours represent the appointed time for work; stumbling comes from walking outside God's timing. Christ walks in His Father's will (the light) and therefore does not stumble, despite danger. This teaches divine sovereignty over life's duration and safety in obedience. Those who walk in God's will, whatever the apparent danger, walk in light.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:9
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“while it is day. The night is coming”
“Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn't overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn't know where he is going.,Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.,,,,,,,,”
“in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel”
“some Pharisees came”
“Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely”