The Coming and Rejection of the Light
John 1:10-11
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.…


The light came into men's hearts as into its proper native dwelling-place. The Word from whom that light issued asserted His right over all the feelings, instincts, impulses, and determinations of these hearts, as over His own rightful domestics and subjects. But the light was repelled; the rightful Ruler was treated as an intruder by these domestics and subjects. There was anarchy and rebellion where there should have been subordination and harmony. A usurper had reduced those into slavery who would not have the service which is freedom.

(F. D. Maurice, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

WEB: He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn't recognize him.




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