Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
And the light shineth in darkness - By darkness here may be understood:
1.The heathen world, Ephesians 5:8.
2.The Jewish people.
3.The fallen spirit of man.
Comprehended it not - , Prevented it not - hindered it not, says Mr. Wakefield, who adds the following judicious note: - "Even in the midst of that darkness of ignorance and idolatry which overspread the world, this light of Divine wisdom was not totally eclipsed: the Jewish nation was a lamp perpetually shining to the surrounding nations; and many bright luminaries, among the heathen, were never wanting in just and worthy notions of the attributes and providence of God' s wisdom; which enabled them to shine in some degree, though but as lights in a dark place, II Peter 1:19. Compare Acts 14:17; Acts 17:28, Acts 17:29."
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
John 12:46
John 12:46
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