New Testament · SCRIPTURE
John 1:9
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
King James Version
[That] was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
World English Bible
The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.
American Standard Version
There was the true light, [even the light] which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
Berean Literal Bible
The true Light who enlightens every man was coming into the world.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
John 1
7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
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