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John 12:46
John 12:46
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Probably this discourse was not at the same time with that before (for…John 12:46John 12:46 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeam: John 12:35-36, John 1:4-5, John 3:19, John 8:12, John 9:5, John 9:39; Psalms 36:9; Isaiah 40:1; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:76-79, Luke 2:32; Acts 26:18; 1 John 1:1-3, 1 John 2:8-9
abide: Isaiah 42:7, Isaiah…John 12:46John 12:46 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus is the Light that breaks every darkness — sin, fear, confusion, death. Trusting Him means leaving the dark behind. No darkness can remain where the Light of Jesus shines.
Memory phrase: Jesus is the Light.…
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