John 1:8-9 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

⁸He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

⁹The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.

— John 1:8-9

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Light for Everyone

Illustration of John 1:9 NLT

Illustration of John 1:9 NLT -- The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

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Illustration of John 1:8 NLT

Illustration of John 1:8 NLT -- John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.

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