⁵ The light shines in the darkness,^(A) and the darkness has not overcome^[a] it.^(B)

⁹ The true light^(A) that gives light to everyone^(B) was coming into the world.

¹⁹ This is the verdict: Light^(A) has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.^(B)

Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony

¹² When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am^(A) the light of the world.^(B) Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”^(C)

³⁵ Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light^(A) just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light,^(B) before darkness overtakes you.^(C) Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.

⁴⁶ I have come into the world as a light,^(A) so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.