12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

(b) Jesus is Light (John 8:12 to John 9:41). (?)He declares Himself to be the Light, and appeals to the witness of the Father and of Himself (John 8:12-20).] (12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world.

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.

Jan 27, 2025 · John 8:12-20 Commentary and Explanation. Jesus begins with a powerful statement: “I am the light of the world.” This proclamation is key to understanding His role in our lives. Light offers clarity, dispelling shadows and enabling us to see more clearly. When we follow Jesus, we step into a relationship filled with truth and hope.

John 8:12 KJV: 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.

What does John 8:12 mean? Seven times in the gospel of John, Jesus makes a powerful statement beginning with the phrase "I am." These comments echo the words of God to Moses in Exodus 3:14.

8 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now [a]early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." 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.

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." This phrase indicates a continuation of Jesus' teaching ministry. The setting is likely the temple courts during the Feast of Tabernacles, a time when large crowds gathered in Jerusalem.

John 8:12-35 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony ...