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Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
…4While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.5WhileI amintheworld,I amthe lightof theworld.”6When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes.…

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As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

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John 1:4-9
In him was life; and the life was the light of men…

John 3:19-21
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil…

John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

I am.

John 9:15
Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

John 1:4
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

LightWorldLightWorld1.The man born blind is restored to sight.
8.He is brought to the Pharisees.
13.They are offended at it;
35.but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.
39.Who they are whom Jesus enlightens.

While I am in the world
This phrase indicates the temporal nature of Jesus' earthly ministry. It suggests a specific period during which Jesus was physically present on Earth. The context ofJohn 9 involves Jesus healing a man born blind, demonstrating His power and authority. The phrase also implies that Jesus' presence brings a unique opportunity for revelation and understanding. Historically, Jesus' time on Earth was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, such asIsaiah 61:1-2, which speaks of bringing light to those in darkness.

I am the light of the world
This declaration is one of the "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John, which are significant for their connection to God's self-identification inExodus 3:14 ("I AM WHO I AM"). By using "I am," Jesus aligns Himself with the divine name, asserting His deity. The metaphor of light is rich in biblical symbolism, representing truth, holiness, and the presence of God. In the cultural context, light was essential for life and safety, especially in a world without modern lighting. Jesus as the "light of the world" signifies His role in illuminating spiritual truth and dispelling the darkness of sin and ignorance. This statement connects to other scriptures, such asJohn 1:4-5, where Jesus is described as the life and light of men, andIsaiah 9:2, which prophesies a great light for those walking in darkness.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus declares Himself as the "light of the world," emphasizing His divine role and mission.

2.The Blind Man
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context ofJohn 9 involves Jesus healing a man who was blind from birth, illustrating His power and authority.

3.Disciples
Present with Jesus during this event, they are witnesses to His teachings and miracles.

4.Jerusalem
The setting of this event, where Jesus performs the miracle, is significant as a center of Jewish religious life.

5.Pharisees
Religious leaders who later question the miracle, representing spiritual blindness in contrast to the physical blindness of the man healed.Jesus as the Light
Jesus' declaration as the "light of the world" signifies His role in illuminating truth and dispelling spiritual darkness. Believers are called to follow Him and live in His light.

Spiritual Sight
Just as Jesus gave physical sight to the blind man, He offers spiritual sight to those who are spiritually blind. This involves recognizing our need for His guidance and truth.

Presence of Christ
The phrase "while I am in the world" highlights the importance of Jesus' earthly ministry and the urgency of responding to His message. Believers are encouraged to seek His presence and guidance continually.

Reflecting the Light
As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His light in our daily lives, impacting those around us with His love and truth.

Confronting Spiritual Blindness
The account challenges us to examine areas of spiritual blindness in our own lives and seek Jesus' healing and insight.1.What is the meaning of John 9:5?

2.How does John 9:5 inspire us to be "light" in our communities today?

3.What does Jesus mean by "I am the light of the world"?

4.How does John 9:5 connect to Genesis 1:3 about light?

5.In what ways can we reflect Christ's light in our daily actions?

6.How does understanding Jesus as "light" deepen our relationship with Him?

7.How does John 9:5 define Jesus' role as the "light of the world"?

8.What historical evidence supports the events described in John 9?

9.How does John 9:5 influence Christian understanding of spiritual enlightenment?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 9?

11.What are key themes in the Book of John?

12.How can one be light in the Lord?

13.Is Jesus the True Light?

14.Didn’t Jesus never actually claim to be God?While I am in the world,

• Jesus points to the limited window of His earthly ministry. Once He ascends, His bodily presence will no longer walk the dusty roads with the disciples (John 16:28; 17:11).

• The statement echoes the urgency He expressed elsewhere: “We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day” (John 9:4).

• Physical nearness highlights His incarnate mission—“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14)—showing God’s glory in a way Israel could see, touch, and hear.

• For listeners, it is a gracious reminder: Believe now. Receive sight now. “Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).

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I am the light

• Jesus isn’t merely bringing light; He is light itself. This echoesJohn 1:4–5, “In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness.”

• His “I am” recalls God’s covenant name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14), claiming full deity while standing before them.

• Light does four things:

– Reveals truth (John 18:37).

– Exposes sin (John 3:19–20).

– Guides the wandering (Psalm 119:105).

– Gives life, as light awakens a seed—fitting in a chapter where a blind man is awakened to sight.

• When Jesus healed the blind beggar, the miracle became a living illustration: physical sight mirrors the spiritual sight He alone can grant (John 9:30–38).

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of the world.

• The reach of His light is universal. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness” (John 12:46).

• Old Testament prophecy anticipated this global scope: “I will also make You a light for the nations” (Isaiah 49:6).

• The gospel radiates beyond Jewish borders to every tribe and tongue (John 3:16;Acts 13:47).

• Those who receive His light become reflectors: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Our mission is derived, not independent; we shine because He first shone on us.

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summary

John 9:5 affirms that during His earthly ministry, Jesus manifested God’s glory plainly and urgently, offering sight and salvation. As the self-existent “I AM,” He alone is the radiant source of truth and life. His light is meant for the entire world, and those who believe are called to reflect that light until He returns.

(5)As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.--Better,when I am in the world. The thought is that the two things necessarily co-exist. He is the true Light, and this true Light cannot be in the world without shining in its darkness. (Comp. Note onJohn 1:5.) The thought is here closely connected with His teaching in the Temple but a short time before (John 8:12, "I am the Light of the world"), and also with the removal of physical and spiritual darkness which immediately followed.

Verse 5. -While - or,whensoever -I am in the world, I am the Light of the world. He had said (John 8:12), "I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness." He was sublimely conscious of his power to do for the moral world what the sun was doing for the physical world. He was the Occasion of its life, the Condition of its activity, the means of its instruction, the Source of all its beauty, its joy, and its progress. Theὅταν, which is translatedquamdiu in the Vulgate, and "so long as" in the Authorized Version, means strictly "whensoever," and refers to the entire period of his activity (seeJohn 1:5). But while the sun of this world cannot open the eyes of the blind, and wastes his radiance on their sightless sockets, so, unless Christ were more than thesun, and could give the power as well as the opportunity of seeing, he would never have done the work of him that sent him. The fact that he is the Light leads him to remind the disciples that he is the true Source of eyesight as well as of the conditions of vision. Light enough for all the world shines into the darkness, but the darkness comprehendeth it not. This Jewish people are surrounded by floods of light. The spiritual world stands revealed fully to Christ's own gaze. But mankind hates the light, loves darkness on these matters rather than the light. There is a radical fundamental change that must come over men, or they will neversee. This evil, this terrible calamity that has befallen man, will vitiate all the provision of mercy. There must be a new beginning, a new birth, a work of God wrought in men, as well as a sublime revelation made to men, or the whole mission of the Christ would be incomplete.

Parallel Commentaries ...


While
ὅταν(hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752:When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

I am
ὦ(ō)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ(tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world,
κόσμῳ(kosmō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889:Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

I am
εἰμι(eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[the] light
φῶς(phōs)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5457:Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world.”
κόσμου(kosmou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889:Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).


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