King James Version
John 11:10 in the King James Version says “But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.” — study this verse from John chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.”
John 11:10 · KJV
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
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.
But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“if”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“he stumbleth”
G4350to strike at, i.e., surge against (as water); specially, to stub on, i.e., trip up (literally or figuratively)
“light”
G5457luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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