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

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)

²⁰ But you have an anointing^(A) from the Holy One,^(B) and all of you know the truth.^[a](C)

²⁷ As for you, the anointing^(A) you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things^(B) and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.^(C)