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In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The New International Version (NIV) translates the passage as: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. [1]
The previous verse established a somewhat ambiguous metaphor of the generous/undivided eye being the source of light into the body. This verse presents the opposite stating that an evil eye plunges one into darkness. The evil eye was both an expression for jealousy and for stinginess (cf. Matthew 20:15 [1]).
These scriptures for depression will hopefully bring you comfort and encouragement. Scriptures That Shine Light in the Darkness—Here Are 35 Bible Verses for Depression Skip to main content
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. The New International Version translates the passage as: What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. The World English Bible translates the passage as: the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat in the region and shadow of death,
This verse is part of the longer prologue to John's gospel, in which the author evokes the imagery of light in reference to Jesus, the second person of the Trinity.Jesus is understood to be the light of God, who is sent by the Father to illumine the world out of sin and darkness.
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