John 11:9

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight in every day? You can go through a day without the fear of stumbling when you walk in the One who gives light to the world. But you will stumble when the light is not in you, for you’ll be walking in the dark.”

Cross References

John 9:4

While I am with you, it is daytime and we must do the works of God who sent me while the light shines. For there is coming a dark night when no one will be able to work.

John 12:35

Jesus replied, “You will have the light shining with you for only a little while longer. While you still have me, walk in the light, so that the darkness doesn’t overtake you. For when you walk in the dark you have no idea where you’re going.

Jeremiah 31:9

They will return praying with tears as I lead them home. I will guide them to streams of water, by a smooth path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is my firstborn son.

Proverbs 3:23

They give you living hope to guide you, and not one of life’s tests will cause you to stumble.

1 John 2:10

But the one who truly loves a fellow believer lives in the light, and there is nothing in him that will cause someone else to stumble.