John 1:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) [Now] the true Light, who enlightens all mankind, was [indeed] coming into the world [i.e., to earth]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition There it was–the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person. [Isa. 49:6.] American Standard Version (1901) There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world. Common English Bible The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. Catholic Public Domain Version The true Light, which illuminates every man, was coming into this world. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world. |
But if your eye sees things wrongly, [then] your whole body [i.e., your entire life] will be full of darkness [i.e., will not be lived properly]. If therefore, the light you have is [really] darkness [i.e., if you are not seeing life properly], that darkness will be very great [i.e., you cannot possibly live properly].
If therefore your whole body [i.e., your entire life] is full of light [i.e., sees and responds to things correctly], with no blind spots [i.e., areas where you do not see and act correctly], your body [i.e., your life] will be fully illuminated [i.e., directed into proper conduct] just like a bright, shining lamp illuminating you [i.e., enabling you to see and respond to things properly].”
Life existed in Him; and that Life [was what] enlightened mankind [spiritually].
He came to be a witness, so that he might testify concerning that Light, so that all people would believe [in Jesus] through him [i.e., through his testimony. See Acts 19:4].
I have come into the world to be a light [to it], so that whoever believes in me would not have to remain in [spiritual] darkness.
Jesus answered him, “I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
[Jesus continued], “I am the real vine, and my Father is the owner of the vineyard.
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not [really] Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who is [now] giving you the real bread from heaven.
And there was much whispering about Him among the crowds. Some were saying, “He is a good man,” [but] others said, “No [he is not], he is [just] deceiving the crowd.”
If we claim to have no sinful practices [in our lives], we are self-deceived and are not being truthful about the matter.
Yet, I am [also] writing to you about a new commandment [Note: This commandment was to love one another as Jesus loved them. See John 13:34]; its truth is [being demonstrated] by Christ [perfectly] and [also] by you people [in a lesser measure], because the darkness [of sin] is passing away, and the real light [of righteousness] is already shining [in people’s lives].
And [in addition], we know that the Son of God has come [in a physical body, See 4:2] and has given us understanding, so that we can know the True One [i.e., God], and that we are in [fellowship with] the True One, even His Son Jesus Christ. This Son is the true God and eternal life.