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Who Is The Light Of The World?

Jesus said that he is the Light of the World:

Jesus is the light of the world

12 Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, ‘I am the light of the world. Those people who become my disciples will never walk in the dark. No, they will have the light that gives life.’

8:12The Jews lit a special light in the temple during the Festival of Huts.
8:12In the Bible, when people do not know the truth about God, it is like they are living in a dark place. God gives light so that people know the truth.

John 8:12 EasyEnglish Bible (EASY)

Jesus told us why he is the Light of the World:

46 I have come into the world to be a light for people. Everyone who believes in me will not remain in the dark. That is why I came.

John 12:46 EasyEnglish Bible (EASY)

To find out more about Jesus, see Meet Jesus.