John 8:12 “Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the…”

John 8:12

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.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

American Standard Version

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then spake Iesus againe vnto them, saying, I am that light of the worlde: hee that followeth mee, shall not walke in darkenes, but shall haue that light of life.

Darby Translation

Again therefore Jesus spoke 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.

Young's Literal Translation

Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world; he who is following me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the light of the life.'

Bible in Basic English

Then again Jesus said to them, I am the light of the world; he who comes with me will not be walking in the dark but will have the light of life.

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Cross references

“I am”

John 9:5 John 12:35 John 1:4–9 John 3:19 Isaiah 9:2 Isaiah 60:1–3

John 9:5 · BSB

While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

John 12:35 · BSB

Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

John 1:4–9 · BSB

In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.

John 3:19 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 9:2 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 60:1–3 · BSB

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

“shall not”

John 12:46 Psalm 18:28 2 Peter 2:4 Psalm 97:11 Isaiah 50:10 Jude 1:13

John 12:46 · BSB

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

Psalm 18:28 · BSB

For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.

2 Peter 2:4 · BSB

For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;

Psalm 97:11 · BSB

Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

Isaiah 50:10 · BSB

Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.

Jude 1:13 · BSB

They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.

“shall have”

Job 33:28 John 14:6 Revelation 21:24 John 7:17 Psalm 49:19

Job 33:28 · BSB

He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Revelation 21:24 · BSB

By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

John 7:17 · BSB

If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

Psalm 49:19 · BSB

he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

Also

Matthew 5:14

Matthew 5:14 · BSB

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”

13So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”

Read John 8