I am come a light into the world; this is no more than what our Saviour hath often said, Joh_3:19, and Joh_9:5; and it was according to the prophecy of him, Isa_42:6.
That whosoever believeth on me shall not abide in darkness; that he who receiveth and embraces me, as his Priest and Prophet, though he may be in darkness naturally, Eph_5:8, yet should not abide in a state of ignorance, and sin, and guilt, Joh_3:36 8:31. Men and women, before they believe in Christ are in darkness; but upon believing, they are translated out of their state of darkness into a state of marvellous light; they do not abide in darkness.