John 1:9
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That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
In other translations
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
Greek words
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