John 1:9 - Revised Version 1885

There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.

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That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

There it was–the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person. [Isa. 49:6.]

There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.

The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world.

The true Light, which illuminates every man, was coming into this world.

That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world.