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John 12:46 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for John 12:46 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 46 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”
John 12:46 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:46
Jesus declares 'I am come a light into the world' (ego phos eis ton kosmon elelyytha), reiterating the light metaphor central to John's Gospel. The perfect tense elelyytha indicates completed action with continuing results - His coming as light has permanent effect. The purpose clause 'that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness' (hina pas ho pisteuon eis eme en te skotia me meine) uses meine (remain, abide). The negative me with subjunctive indicates purpose to prevent remaining in darkness. Belief in Christ results in exodus from darkness into light. Darkness represents not m...
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Cross-References for John 12:46
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“therefore”
“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”
“to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon”
“I am the light of the world.,As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.,,,,,,,,”
“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.,,,,,,,,”
“that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God”
“that the light has come into the world”
“and the life was the light of men.”
“child”
“to those who sat in the region and shadow of death”