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In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome[a] it.

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  1. 1:5 The word translated “overcome” (κατέλαβεν) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him.

12 Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.Isaiah 60:1 He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

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46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.

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