1 John 2:9
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.”
λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
φῶς
light
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φῶς
Light, illumination, radiance. Phos. God is light. Jesus is the light of the world. Light does not coexist with darkness. Where He comes darkness flees. Be light where you are.
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εἶναι
to be
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εἶναι
To exist, to be. Eînai. "I AM" is the name God chose for himself, the ground of all existence. Every created thing exists only because he is.
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μισέω
hating
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μισέω
To hate, to detest, to dislike strongly. Hate what is evil and cling to what is good. Not everything deserves equal treatment. Some things must be rejected.
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σκοτία
darkness
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σκοτία
Darkness, obscurity. Skotía. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. Walk toward the light.
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ἕως
until
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ἕως
Until, up to, as far as. Heōs. God's purposes press forward until every promise reaches its appointed end. Trust the distance between here and there.
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