john-8:12

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

The world's true Light. Whether this figurative language was suggested by the morning sun, as it rose in the east over the crown of Olivet, or by the great lamps which were, during the Feast of Tabernacles, kindled in the temple court at evening, in either case its appropriateness and beauty are manifest. I. THIS SIMILITUDE EXHIBITS THE GLORY AND POWER OF CHRIST IN HIS OWN NATURE . Light is a form of universal force, proceeding from the sun, the vast reservoir... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

The Light of the world. Our Lord was now in the temple. A crowd was around him. It was early in the morning. The sun rose over Olivet and looked through the porticoes of the temple on its Creator teaching the people within. The sun is an old and eminent missionary of God in nature. It was as seraphic and ready to convey new ideas and truths now as ever. The people naturally turned to greet its appearance. Our Lord took advantage of the occurrence to reveal himself as the world's Light.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

The Light of the world. We shall hardly be wrong in assuming that Jesus said these words in the full warmth and radiance of a most sunshiny day. Surely the sun speaks so every day in his rising, "I am the light of the world." Sometimes he says it more emphatically. More emphatically in summer than in winter, more emphatically on a bright day than a cloudy one, but always saying it afresh every morning with the return of daylight to the earth. Jesus means that just as the sun gives light to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 8:12

I am the light of the world - See the notes at John 1:4, John 1:9. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 8:12

John 8:12. Then spake Jesus again Addressing himself to his disciples and the multitude; I am the light of the world It was with singular propriety that our Lord spake thus, after the wonderful display which he had just made, by the above-mentioned remarkable decision, of his wisdom and knowledge, as well as of his power and goodness. He probably alluded to Malachi 4:2, where the Messiah is foretold under the name of the Sun of righteousness; or to the bright shining of the sun that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 8:12-20

89. The light of the world (John 8:12-20)In response to Jesus’ statement that he was the light of the world, the Pharisees argued that he had no right to testify on his own behalf. In their view he had no supporting witnesses (John 8:12-13). Jesus replied that he did have the right to bear witness to himself, because he came from God and was united with God. God was his supporting witness, and that should have been sufficient (John 8:14).The Jews were wrong in their judgments against Jesus,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 8:12

Then = Therefore. again . This section has no necessary connection with Joh 7:62 , but refers to a subsequent occasion in "the Treasury" (John 8:20 ). I am . See note on John 6:35 , light. Greek. phos ( App-130 .) Not luchnos as in John 5:36 ( App-130 .) One of the characteristic words of this Gospel. See note on John 1:4 . world . App-129 . See note on John 1:9 . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6 , for its inhabitants without distinction, implying others than... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 8:12

Again therefore Jesus spake 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.JESUS; THE LIGHT OF THE WORLDI am the light of the world ... is the second of the seven great "I am's" of John. See: John 6:35; 8:12; 10:9; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6; and 15:5.Several suggestions of what might have prompted such a metaphor by Jesus are: (1) the great lamps kindled in the temple court during the feast of tabernacles, (2) the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 8:12

John 8:12. I am the light of the world:— In the transaction above related, Jesus appears unspeakably great, having displayed on the occasion a degree of wisdom, knowledge,goodness,andpower,evidentlymorethanhuman—wisdom,indefending himself against the malicious attacks of his enemies; knowledge, in discovering the invisible state of their mind; power, in making use of their own secret thoughts and convictions to disappoint their crafty intentions; and goodness, in pitying and not punishing... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 8:12

12. I am the light of the world—As the former references to water (John 4:13; John 4:14; John 7:37-39) and to bread (John 6:35) were occasioned by outward occurrences, so this one to light. In "the treasury" where it was spoken (see on John 6:35- :) stood two colossal golden lamp-stands, on which hung a multitude of lamps, lighted after the evening sacrifice (probably every evening during the feast of tabernacles), diffusing their brilliancy, it is said, over all the city. Around these the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 8:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 8:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 8:12-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 8:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 8:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 8:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 8:12

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