That one was not the light, but came[a] in order that he could testify about the light. The true light, who gives light to every person, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, and the world did not recognize[b] him.

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Footnotes

  1. John 1:8 The verb is implied from the previous verse, and must be supplied in the English translation
  2. John 1:10 Or “acknowledge”

He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

The true light(A) that gives light to everyone(B) was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him,(C) the world did not recognize him.

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