John 9:5 - Compare All Versions
John 9:3-5 MSG (The Message)
Jesus said, “You’re asking the wrong question. You’re looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. We need to be energetically at work for the One who sent me here, working while the sun shines. When night falls, the workday is over. For as long as I am in the world, there is plenty of light. I am the world’s Light.”
John 9:5 KJV (King James Version)
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
John 9:5 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.”
John 9:5 NCV (New Century Version)
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 ASV (American Standard Version)
When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
John 9:5 NIV (New International Version)
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 NKJV (New King James Version)
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 AMP (Amplified Bible)
As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world [giving guidance through My word and works].”
John 9:5 NLT (New Living Translation)
But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 TPT (The Passion Translation)
As long as I am with you my life is the light that pierces the world’s darkness.”
John 9:5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”