Joh 1:4, 9-11, 8:12 | ISV | STEP | In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity.

John 1:4

4 In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity. ^{▼▼Lit. was the light of people}John 5:26; 8:12; 9:5; 1John 5:11

John 1:9-11

9 This ^{▼▼Lit. He} was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world. ^{▼▼Or every person who is coming into the world}Isa 49:6; John 1:4; 1John 2:8

10 Responses to the WordHe was in the world, and the world was made through him. Yet the world did not recognize him.John 1:3; Heb 1:2; 11:3 11 He came to his own creation, ^{▼▼Or possessions} yet his own people did not receive him.Luke 19:14; Acts 3:26; 13:46

John 8:12

12 Jesus the Light of the WorldLater on Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”John 1:4-5, 9; 3:19; 9:5