John 11:9
ContextNET © | Jesus replied, 1 “Are there not twelve hours in a day? If anyone walks around in the daytime, he does not stumble, 2 because he sees the light of this world. 3 |
NIV © | Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world’s light. |
NASB © | Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. |
NLT © | Jesus replied, "There are twelve hours of daylight every day. As long as it is light, people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. |
MSG © | Jesus replied, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in daylight doesn't stumble because there's plenty of light from the sun. |
BBE © | Then Jesus said in answer, Are there not twelve hours in the day? A man may go about in the day without falling, because he sees the light of this world. |
NRSV © | Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk during the day do not stumble, because they see the light of this world. |
NKJV © | Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. |
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NET © | Jesus replied, 1 “Are there not twelve hours in a day? If anyone walks around in the daytime, he does not stumble, 2 because he sees the light of this world. 3 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “Jesus answered.” 2 tn Or “he does not trip.” 3 sn What is the light of this world? On one level, of course, it refers to the sun, but the reader of John’s Gospel would recall 8:12 and understand Jesus’ symbolic reference to himself as the light of the world. There is only a limited time left (Are there not twelve hours in a day?) until the Light will be withdrawn (until Jesus returns to the Father) and the one who walks around in the dark will trip and fall (compare the departure of Judas by night in 13:30). |