John 12:35
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”
χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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καταλαμβάνω
may grasp;
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καταλαμβάνω
To seize, to grasp, to comprehend. Katalambano. May you have power to comprehend the love of Christ. Some truths require divine help to grasp. Ask for the ability to understand.
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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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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus;
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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μικρός
a little
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μικρός
Small, little, least. Mikros. Unless you become like a little child. The kingdom belongs to the small in their own eyes. Greatness in the kingdom is measured differently.
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περιπατέω
do walk
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περιπατέω
To walk, to live, to conduct oneself. Peripateo. Walk worthy of the calling to which you have been called. How you live is the walking commentary on what you believe.
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ἔχω
you have,
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ὑπάγω
he is going.
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ὑπάγω
to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
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ποῦ
where
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ποῦ
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
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σκοτία
darkness
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σκοτία
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
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ἔπω
Said
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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εἰμί
is.
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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ἔτι
Yet
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ἔτι
"yet," still (of time or degree)
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