John 12:36
While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
While ye haue light, beleeue in the light, that ye may bee the children of light. These things spake Iesus, and departed, and did hide himselfe from them.
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- Ephesians 5:8Rank 1 from verse 36
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5Rank 2 from verse 36
- Acts 13:47–48Rank 4 from verse 36
47For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
47For so hath the Lord cōmanded vs, saying, *I haue set thee to bee a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for saluation vnto the ends of the earth.
48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordeined to eternall life, beleeued.
- Isaiah 60:1Rank 5 from verse 36
8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
8And the lord commended the vniust Steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser then the children of light.
- 1 John 2:9–11Rank 8 from verse 36
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkenesse euen vntill now.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8Rank 9 from verse 36
- John 10:39–40Rank 10 from verse 36
39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
40And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
39Therefore they sought againe to take him: but hee escaped out of their hand,
40And went away againe beyond Iordane, into the place where Iohn at first baptized: and there he abode.
- John 11:54Rank 11 from verse 36
54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
54Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes: but went thence vnto a countrey neere to the wildernesse, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
- Matthew 21:17Rank 13 from verse 36
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John 12:36
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
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Sense 1: To conceal, keep from sight or knowledge, or lie concealed. Sense 2: As a noun, an animal skin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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12:23¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
12:23¶ And Iesus answered them, saying, The houre is come, that the Sonne of man should be glorified.
12:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
12:24Uerely, verely, I say vnto you, Except a corne of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
12:25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
12:25*He that loueth his life, shall lose it: and hee that hateth his life in this world, shall keepe it vnto life eternall.
12:26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
12:26If any man serue me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my seruant be: If any man serue me, him will my father honour.
12:27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
12:27Now is my soule troubled, and what shall I say? Father, saue me from this houre, but for this cause came I vnto this houre.
12:28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
12:28Father, glorifie thy Name. Then came there a voice from heauen, saying, I haue both glorified it, and wil glorifie it againe.
12:29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
12:29The people therefore that stood by, and heard it, said, that it thundered: others said, An Angel spake to him.
12:30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
12:30Iesus answered, and said, This voice came not because of mee, but for your sakes.
12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
12:31Now is the iudgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
12:32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
12:32And I, if I be lifted vp from the earth, will draw all men vnto me.
12:33This he said, signifying what death he should die.
12:33(This hee said, signifying what death he should die)
12:34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
12:34The people answered him, *We haue heard out of the Law, that Christ abideth for euer: and how sayest thou, The Sonne of man must bee lift vp? Who is this Sonne of man?
12:35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
12:35Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
12:36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
12:36While ye haue light, beleeue in the light, that ye may bee the children of light. These things spake Iesus, and departed, and did hide himselfe from them.
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