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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />While I shall be in the world, I am <i>the</i> light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world [giving guidance through My word and works].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light for the world." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As long as I'm in the world, I'm light for the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light for the world." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As long as I'm in the world, I'm the light of the world." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When I am in the world, I am the Light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />when I am in the world, I AM [the] light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />While I shall be in the world, I am <i>the</i> light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> when I am in the world, I am a light of the world.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />While I be in the world, I am the light of the world.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“As long as I am in the world, I am The Light of the world.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />while I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When I am in the world, I am the Light of the world."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>When I am in the world, I am the Light of the world."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>But</i><FR> as long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/9-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3233" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">While</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ō (V-PSA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmō (N-DMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōs (N-NNS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">the light</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a></span><br />I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a></span><br />The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a></span><br />And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. / But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a></span><br />a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a></span><br />And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.</p><p class="hdg">long.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-9</a></b></br> In him was life; and the life was the light of men… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a></b></br> And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></b></br> Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.</p><p class="hdg">I am.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/9-15.htm">John 9:15</a></b></br> Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a></b></br> In him was life; and the life was the light of men.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-12.htm">Light</a> <a href="/john/8-26.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-9.htm">Light</a> <a href="/john/9-32.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">John 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-1.htm">The man born blind is restored to sight.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-8.htm">He is brought to the Pharisees.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-13.htm">They are offended at it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-35.htm">but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-39.htm">Who they are whom Jesus enlightens.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>While I am in the world</b><br>This phrase indicates the temporal nature of Jesus' earthly ministry. It suggests a specific period during which Jesus was physically present on Earth. The context of <a href="/john/9.htm">John 9</a> involves Jesus healing a man born blind, demonstrating His power and authority. The phrase also implies that Jesus' presence brings a unique opportunity for revelation and understanding. Historically, Jesus' time on Earth was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, which speaks of bringing light to those in darkness.<p><b>I am the light of the world</b><br>This declaration is one of the "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John, which are significant for their connection to God's self-identification in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> ("I AM WHO I AM"). By using "I am," Jesus aligns Himself with the divine name, asserting His deity. The metaphor of light is rich in biblical symbolism, representing truth, holiness, and the presence of God. In the cultural context, light was essential for life and safety, especially in a world without modern lighting. Jesus as the "light of the world" signifies His role in illuminating spiritual truth and dispelling the darkness of sin and ignorance. This statement connects to other scriptures, such as <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>, where Jesus is described as the life and light of men, and <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, which prophesies a great light for those walking in darkness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus declares Himself as the "light of the world," emphasizing His divine role and mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind_man.htm">The Blind Man</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">John 9</a> involves Jesus healing a man who was blind from birth, illustrating His power and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Present with Jesus during this event, they are witnesses to His teachings and miracles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Jesus performs the miracle, is significant as a center of Jewish religious life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>Religious leaders who later question the miracle, representing spiritual blindness in contrast to the physical blindness of the man healed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_the_light.htm">Jesus as the Light</a></b><br>Jesus' declaration as the "light of the world" signifies His role in illuminating truth and dispelling spiritual darkness. Believers are called to follow Him and live in His light.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight</a></b><br>Just as Jesus gave physical sight to the blind man, He offers spiritual sight to those who are spiritually blind. This involves recognizing our need for His guidance and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/presence_of_christ.htm">Presence of Christ</a></b><br>The phrase "while I am in the world" highlights the importance of Jesus' earthly ministry and the urgency of responding to His message. Believers are encouraged to seek His presence and guidance continually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_the_light.htm">Reflecting the Light</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His light in our daily lives, impacting those around us with His love and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confronting_spiritual_blindness.htm">Confronting Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>The account challenges us to examine areas of spiritual blindness in our own lives and seek Jesus' healing and insight.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_john.htm">What are key themes in the Book of John?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_world_passing_away.htm">How can one be light in the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'devil's_advocate'_mean.htm">Is Jesus the True Light?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_claim_to_be_god.htm">Didn’t Jesus never actually claim to be God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">when I am in the world.</span> The thought is that the two things necessarily co-exist. He is the true Light, and this true Light cannot be in the world without shining in its darkness. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/1-5.htm" title="And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.">John 1:5</a>.) The thought is here closely connected with His teaching in the Temple but a short time before (<a href="/john/8-12.htm" title="Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.">John 8:12</a>, "I am the Light of the world"), and also with the removal of physical and spiritual darkness which immediately followed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">While</span> - or, <span class="accented">whensoever - <span class="cmt_word"></span>I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.</span> He had said (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), "I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness." He was sublimely conscious of his power to do for the moral world what the sun was doing for the physical world. He was the Occasion of its life, the Condition of its activity, the means of its instruction, the Source of all its beauty, its joy, and its progress. The <span class="greek">ὅταν</span>, which is translated <span class="accented">quamdiu</span> in the Vulgate, and "so long as" in the Authorized Version, means strictly "whensoever," and refers to the entire period of his activity (see <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>). But while the sun of this world cannot open the eyes of the blind, and wastes his radiance on their sightless sockets, so, unless Christ were more than the <span class="accented">sun</span>, and could give the power as well as the opportunity of seeing, he would never have done the work of him that sent him. The fact that he is the Light leads him to remind the disciples that he is the true Source of eyesight as well as of the conditions of vision. Light enough for all the world shines into the darkness, but the darkness comprehendeth it not. This Jewish people are surrounded by floods of light. The spiritual world stands revealed fully to Christ's own gaze. But mankind hates the light, loves darkness on these matters rather than the light. There is a radical fundamental change that must come over men, or they will never <span class="accented">see</span>. This evil, this terrible calamity that has befallen man, will vitiate all the provision of mercy. There must be a new beginning, a new birth, a work of God wrought in men, as well as a sublime revelation made to men, or the whole mission of the Christ would be incomplete. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/9-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">While</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅταν</span> <span class="translit">(hotan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am</span><br /><span class="grk">ὦ</span> <span class="translit">(ō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">world,</span><br /><span class="grk">κόσμῳ</span> <span class="translit">(kosmō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰμι</span> <span class="translit">(eimi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] light</span><br /><span class="grk">φῶς</span> <span class="translit">(phōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> </span><span class="str2">Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">world.”</span><br /><span class="grk">κόσμου</span> <span class="translit">(kosmou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/9-5.htm">NT Gospels: John 9:5 While I am in the world (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/9-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 9:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 9:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/9-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 9:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 9:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>