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John[a] was not the light, but he came[b] to testify about the light. This[c] was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.[d] 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him. Yet the world did not recognize him.

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  1. John 1:8 Lit. He
  2. John 1:8 The Gk. lacks he came
  3. John 1:9 Lit. He
  4. John 1:9 Or every person who is coming into the world

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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