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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"><a href="/niv/john/12.htm">New International Version</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. <a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. <a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. <a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that everyone believing in Me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a> I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a> I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I have come as Light into the world, so that no one who believes in Me will remain in darkness. <a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. <a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I have come as light into the world, that everyone who believes in Me may not remain in darkness. <a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. <a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes and trusts in Me [as Savior—all those who anchor their hope in Me and rely on the truth of My message] will not continue to live in darkness. <a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness. <a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness. <a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness. <a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am the light that has come into the world. No one who has faith in me will stay in the dark. <a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness. <a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I am the light that has come into the world so that everyone who believes in me will not live in the dark. <a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> I have come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. <a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> I've come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me won't remain in the darkness. <a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. <a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a> I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness. <a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. <a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I am come a light into the world, that whoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark. <a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a> I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I—light to the world—have come, that everyone who is believing in Me may not remain in the darkness; <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that everyone believing in Me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I a light to the world have come, that every one who is believing in me -- in the darkness may not remain; <a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I have come a light into the world, that every one believing in me should not remain in darkness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I am come a light into the world; that whosoever believeth in me, may not remain in darkness. <a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I have arrived as a light to the world, so that all who believe in me might not remain in darkness. <a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a> I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. <a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I have come into the world as the light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “I, The Light, have come to the world, that no one who believes in me shall abide in darkness.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I have come a light into the world, that he who believes on me, may not remain in darkness. <a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>I have come a light into the world, in order that every one believing on me may not abide in darkness.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I am come a light into the world, that every one who believeth on me should not abide in darkness. <a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark. <a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>I have come a light into the world, that every one who believes on Me may not abide in the darkness.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/12-46.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4725" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Belief and Unbelief</a> …45And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me. 46<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlytha (V-RIA-1S) -- To come, go. ">have come</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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: kosmon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world</a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōs (N-NNS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">as a light,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believes</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meinē (V-ASA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">should remain</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: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4653.htm" title="4653: skotia (N-DFS) -- Darkness; fig: spiritual darkness. From skotos; dimness, obscurity.">darkness. </a> 47As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> 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.” <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a> 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. <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a> 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.” <a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a> While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> 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. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Matthew 4:16</a> the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> 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? <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a> The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a> because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a> “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. <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.am.<a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35,36</a> Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth… <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4,5</a> In him was life; and the life was the light of men… <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a> And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.abide.<a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7,15</a> To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house… <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Ephesians 5:14</a> Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-31.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/john/12-35.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/john/12-35.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/12-36.htm">Light</a> <a href="/john/12-38.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/12-31.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/14-16.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/john/14-12.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/john/14-12.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/john/16-25.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/acts/2-20.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/john/14-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Light</a> <a href="/john/12-50.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/12-47.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div>1. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a> 9. <a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a> 10. <a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a> 12. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a> 20. <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a> 23. <a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a> 37. <a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a> 42. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a> 44. <a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I have come into the world as a light This phrase emphasizes Jesus' divine mission and identity. In the biblical context, light often symbolizes purity, truth, and divine revelation. Jesus' claim to be the light of the world connects to Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining on those living in darkness. The imagery of light is also significant in the creation narrative of Genesis, where God creates light to dispel darkness. Jesus' coming into the world as light signifies His role in revealing God's truth and providing spiritual illumination to humanity. This aligns with <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>, where Jesus is described as the life and light of men, shining in the darkness.so that no one who believes in Me This phrase highlights the necessity of faith in Jesus for salvation and spiritual enlightenment. Belief in Jesus is a central theme in the Gospel of John, where faith is portrayed as the means by which individuals receive eternal life (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). The call to believe in Jesus is an invitation to trust in His identity as the Son of God and His redemptive work. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but involves a personal commitment and relationship with Christ. The phrase underscores the exclusivity of Jesus as the way to God, as seen in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, where Jesus declares Himself the way, the truth, and the life.should remain in darkness Darkness in this context represents spiritual ignorance, sin, and separation from God. The world, in its fallen state, is depicted as being in darkness, unable to comprehend or accept the light of Christ (<a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>). Jesus' mission is to rescue humanity from this darkness, offering a path to reconciliation with God. The contrast between light and darkness is a recurring theme in Scripture, illustrating the battle between good and evil, truth and falsehood. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> encourages believers to live as children of light, reflecting the transformative power of Christ's light in their lives. The phrase serves as a warning against rejecting Jesus, as remaining in darkness leads to spiritual death and judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this verse, Jesus declares His purpose as the light of the world, emphasizing His divine mission to illuminate spiritual truth and dispel darkness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> Represents the realm of human existence, often characterized by sin and spiritual blindness, into which Jesus enters to bring light and truth. 3. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> Those who place their faith in Jesus, who are called to step out of spiritual darkness and into the light of Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/d/darkness.htm">Darkness</a> Symbolizes ignorance, sin, and separation from God, which Jesus came to overcome through His life and teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/l/light.htm">Light</a> Represents truth, holiness, and the presence of God, which Jesus embodies and offers to all who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_the_light.htm">Jesus as the Light</a> Jesus' role as the light of the world is central to understanding His mission. He came to reveal truth and guide humanity out of spiritual darkness. <a href="/topical/b/belief_and_transformation.htm">Belief and Transformation</a> Belief in Jesus is not merely intellectual assent but involves a transformative journey from darkness to light, impacting every aspect of life. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light.htm">Living in the Light</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the light, reflecting His truth and love in our daily actions and decisions. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_darkness.htm">Overcoming Darkness</a> The presence of Jesus in our lives empowers us to overcome sin and spiritual blindness, leading to a life of purpose and clarity. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witness.htm">Evangelism and Witness</a> As recipients of the light, believers are tasked with sharing this light with others, spreading the message of hope and salvation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_sin_that_leads_to_death.htm">What is the sin that leads to death?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_cup_of_salvation.htm">What is sin that does not lead to death?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_demons_remain_silent.htm">What does being called into marvelous light mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_tenebrae_service_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Tenebrae Service?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(46) I am come a light into the world . . .--(Comp. Note on <a href="/john/12-35.htm" title="Then Jesus said to them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come on you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes.">John 12:35</a> and <a href="/john/3-19.htm" title="And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.">John 3:19</a>; <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>; <a href="/john/9-5.htm" title="As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.">John 9:5</a>; <a href="/john/9-39.htm" title="And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.">John 9:39</a>; <a href="/context/john/12-35.htm" title="Then Jesus said to them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come on you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes.">John 12:35-36</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 46. - The revelation of God becomes the light of the soul and the light of the world. The evangelist had said, in his prologue, "In him was life," and the Life (the eternal Logos of life) was "the Light of men." All true understanding, all purifying, gracious influence shed on human affairs, nature, or destiny, are the issue and result of the Divine Life which, under every dispensation, has wrought in humanity. Above all, "the Light that lighteth every man," namely, that which has always and which ever will radiate from the life conferred on our humanity by the Logos, the life of God in mind and conscience, "came into the world" - came, that is, in a new and more effective form, came in the radiance of a perfect human life. The evangelist has sustained his teaching by quoting the solemn words of Jesus in <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a>; <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>; also <a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a>, where a special narrative of miraculous love typified both the need in which the human family, the sacred Israel, and even his own disciples, stood of light, and of the light which he could pour upon the sightless eyeballs. And now the connection of this passage is - You could not behold me if light did not stream forth from me. I have come, and am come (ἐλήλυθα, this has been and is my abiding purpose; cf. <a href="/john/5-43.htm">John 5:43</a>; <a href="/john/7-28.htm">John 7:28</a>) a Light into the world, and my object has been and is that whosoever believeth on me - whoso-ever sees by the inward eye that which I really am, sees how my life stands related to the Father, whosoever assents to the new revelation thus given, even over and above the "inward light" of the Logos - should not abide in the darkness which enwraps all souls; for, as said in the prologue, "the Light" (the archetypal Light) shineth upon the darkness of human nature, and the darkness comprehendeth it not." It should be especially noticed that in <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> St. Paul had grasped and uttered the fullness of this thought. <a href="/commentaries/john/12-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. have come ἐλήλυθα (elēlytha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). [as] a light, φῶς (phōs) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. no one πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believes πιστεύων (pisteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Me ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. should remain μείνῃ (meinē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. darkness. σκοτίᾳ (skotia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4653.htm">Strong's 4653: </a> Darkness; fig: spiritual darkness. 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