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John 1:5: Devotionals and Reflections

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.

John 1:5World English Bible

Darkness is present in this verse, but it does not overcome the light. That gives us room for honest hope without pretending every difficulty has ended.

Devotionals connected to this passage

  • John 1:5

    A Light Still Shining

    Light does not wait for darkness to disappear before it shines. This verse names darkness plainly, yet refuses to give it victory over the light. That is a sturdy claim, but a carefully bounded one. I

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