the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death.”
Luke 1:79 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) to shine on those who are sitting in darkness and [are under] the shadow of death, and to direct our feet into the way of peace.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To shine upon and give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct and guide our feet in a straight line into the way of peace. [Isa. 9:2.] American Standard Version (1901) To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace. Common English Bible to give light to those who are sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide us on the path of peace.” Catholic Public Domain Version to illuminate those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to direct our feet in the way of peace." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace. |
the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death.”
[to be] a light for revealing [God’s way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites.”
[Now] the true Light, who enlightens all mankind, was [indeed] coming into the world [i.e., to earth].
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.
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, “I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness].”
He sent His message [first] to the Israelites; [it involved] preaching the good news through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all).
to open their eyes [to the truth] so they will turn from darkness to light and from the power [i.e., the influence] of Satan to God. [Then] they can receive the forgiveness of sins and the inheritance [of never ending life], along with [all] those who are set apart [for God] by trusting in Me.’
for you people were once darkness [i.e., when living in sin], but now you are light in [fellowship with] the Lord. [So], live like people who belong to light [i.e., who live godly lives],