John 8:12
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John 8:12
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She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
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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.
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The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
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Verse Text
ThenG3767 spakeG2980 JesusG2424 againG3825 unto themG846, sayingG3004, IG1473 amG1510 the lightG5457 of the worldG2889: he that followethG190 meG1698 shallG4043 notG3364 walkG4043 inG1722 darknessG4653, butG235 shall haveG2192 the lightG5457 of lifeG2222.
Πάλιν οὖν ὁ Ἰησοῦς αὐτοῖς ἐλάλησε λέγων, Ἐγώ εἰμι τὸ φῶς τοῦ κόσμου· ὁ ἀκολουθῶν ἐμοὶ, οὐ μὴ περιπατήσει ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ, ἀλλ’ ἕξει τὸ φῶς τῆς ζωῆς.
| Greek | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Πάλιν |
Palin | G3825 | ADV | again |
οὖν |
oun | G3767 | CONJ | Then |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
Ἰησοῦς |
Iēsous | G2424 | N-NSM | Jesus |
αὐτοῖς |
autois | G846 | P-DPM | unto them |
ἐλάλησε |
elalēse | G2980 | V-AAI-3S | spake |
λέγων, |
legōn | G3004 | V-PAP-NSM | saying |
Ἐγώ |
Egō | G1473 | P-1NS | I |
εἰμι |
eimi | G1510 | V-PAI-1S | am |
τὸ |
to | G3588 | T-NSN | the |
φῶς |
phōs | G5457 | N-NSN | light |
τοῦ |
tou | G3588 | T-GSM | of the |
κόσμου· |
kosmou | G2889 | N-GSM | world |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
ἀκολουθῶν |
akolouthōn | G190 | V-PAP-NSM | he that followeth |
ἐμοὶ, |
emoi | G1698 | P-1DS | me |
οὐ |
ou | G3756 | PRT-N | not |
μὴ |
mē | G3361 | PRT-N | |
περιπατήσει |
peripatēsei | G4043 | V-FAI-3S | shall walk |
ἐν |
en | G1722 | PREP | in |
τῇ |
tē | G3588 | T-DSF | * |
σκοτίᾳ, |
skotia | G4653 | N-DSF | darkness |
ἀλλ’ |
all’ | G235 | CONJ | but |
ἕξει |
hexei | G2192 | V-FAI-3S | shall have |
τὸ |
to | G3588 | T-ASN | the |
φῶς |
phōs | G5457 | N-ASN | light |
τῆς |
tēs | G3588 | T-GSF | * |
ζωῆς. |
zōēs | G2222 | N-GSF | of life |
- G190 — ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō, ak-ol-oo-theh'-o): from Α (A) G1 (as a particle of union) and κέλευθος (kéleuthos) (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple); follow, reach
- G235 — ἀλλά (allá, al-lah'): neuter plural of ἄλλος (állos) G243; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations); and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet
- G846 — αὐτός (autós, ow-tos'): from the particle αὖ (aû) (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ (aḗr) G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû) G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons; her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ (hautoû) G848.
- G1473 — ἐγώ (egṓ, eg-o'): a primary pronoun of the first person; I (only expressed when emphatic); I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ (emé) G1691, ἐμοί (emoí) G1698, ἐμοῦ (emoû) G1700, ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) G2248, ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) G2249, ἡμῖν (hēmîn) G2254, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) G2257, etc.
- G1510 — εἰμί (eimí, i-mee'): the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic); am, have been, X it is I, was. See also εἶ (eî) G1488, εἴην (eíēn) G1498, εἶναι (eînai) G1511, εἷς καθ’ εἷς (heîs kath’ heîs) G1527, ἦν (ēn) G2258, ἔσομαι (ésomai) G2071, ἐσμέν (esmén) G2070, ἐστέ (esté) G2075, ἐστί (estí) G2076, κέρδος (kérdos) G2771, ἴσθι (ísthi) G2468, ὦ (ō) G5600.
- G1698 — ἐμοί (emoí, em-oy'): a prolonged form of μοί (moí) G3427; to me; I, me, mine, my
- G1722 — ἐν (en, en): a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς (eis) G1519 and ἐκ (ek) G1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.; about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
- G2192 — ἔχω (échō, ekh'-o): a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition); be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use
- G2222 — ζωή (zōḗ, dzo-ay'): from ζάω (záō) G2198; life (literally or figuratively); life(-time). Compare ψυχή (psychḗ) G5590.
- G2424 — Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, ee-ay-sooce'): of Hebrew origin (H3091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites; Jesus
- G2889 — κόσμος (kósmos, kos'-mos): probably from the base of κομίζω (komízō) G2865; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)); adorning, world
- G2980 — λαλέω (laléō, lal-eh'-o): a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words; preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω (légō) G3004.
- G3004 — λέγω (légō, leg'-o): a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω (épō) G2036 and φημί (phēmí) G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω (rhéō) G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω (laléō) G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean; ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter
- G3364 — οὐ μή (ou mḗ, oo may): i.e. οὐ (ou) G3756 and μή (mḗ) G3361; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all; any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare μὴ οὐκ (mḕ ouk) G3378.
- G3767 — οὖν (oûn, oon): apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly; and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore
- G3825 — πάλιν (pálin, pal'-in): probably from the same as πάλη (pálē) G3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand; again
- G4043 — περιπατέω (peripatéō, per-ee-pat-eh'-o): from περί (perí) G4012 and πατέω (patéō) G3961; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary); go, be occupied with, walk (about)
- G4653 — σκοτία (skotía, skot-ee'-ah): from σκότος (skótos) G4655; dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively); dark(-ness)
- G5457 — φῶς (phōs, foce): from an obsolete φάω (pháō) (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare φαίνω (phaínō) G5316, φημί (phēmí) G5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative); fire, light
The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:
- G3361 — μή (mḗ, may): a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ (ou) G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ (ou) G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether; any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή (eàn mḗ) G3362, ἵνα μή (hína mḗ) G3363, οὐ μή (ou mḗ) G3364, μῆκος (mēkos) G3372, μηκύνω (mēkýnō) G3373, μήν (mḗn) G3375, μὴ οὐκ (mḕ ouk) G3378.
- G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom); the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
- G3756 — οὐ (ou, oo): a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή (mḗ) G3361) adverb; no or not; + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή (ou mḗ) G3364, μῆκος (mēkos) G3372.
Verse Cross-References
- I am — Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:6-7, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 60:1-3, Hosea 6:3, Malachi 4:2, Matthew 4:14-16, Luke 1:78-79, Luke 2:32, John 1:4-9, John 3:19, John 9:5, John 12:35, Acts 13:47, Acts 26:23
- shall have — Job 33:28, Psalms 49:19, John 7:17, John 14:6, Revelation 21:24
- shall not — Psalms 18:28, Psalms 97:11, Isaiah 50:10, John 12:35, John 12:46, 2 Peter 2:4, 2 Peter 2:17, Jude 1:6, Jude 1:13
Reciprocal references (42): Exodus 25:37, Exodus 40:24, Leviticus 24:2, 2 Samuel 22:29, 1 Kings 15:4, 2 Chronicles 4:7, Job 19:8, Job 22:28, Job 29:3, Job 33:30, Job 38:19, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 36:9, Psalms 56:13, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 118:27, Proverbs 4:18, Isaiah 49:9, Daniel 2:22, Hosea 11:10, Micah 7:8, Mark 14:49, John 8:9, John 8:18, John 8:25, John 8:51, John 9:39, John 10:25, John 10:27, Acts 3:22, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, James 1:17, 2 Peter 1:19, 1 John 1:5, 1 John 2:8, Revelation 14:4
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