John 8:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Then. Therefore.

again. This section has no necessary connection with Joh 7:62, but refers to. subsequent occasion in "the Treasury" (John 8:20).

I am. See note on John 6:35,

light. Greek. phos (App-130.) Not luchnos as in John 5:36 (App-130.) One of the characteristic words of this Gospel. See note on John 1:4.

world. App-129. See note on John 1:9. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6, for its inhabitants without distinction, implying others than Jews.

not. in no wise. Greek. ou me. App-105.

shall have. not merely see it, but possess it.

life. the life. App-170. See note on John 1:4.

John 8:12

12 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.