In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity.

And the light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.

He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe because of him.

John was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

This was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.

He led Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him intently and said, "You are Simon, John's son. You will be called Cephas!" (which is translated "Peter").

And this is the basis for judgment: The light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light because their actions were evil.

Everyone who practices wickedness hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his actions may not be exposed.

But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may become evident that his actions have God's approval."

That man John was a lamp that burns and brightly shines, and for a while you were willing to rejoice in his light.

Then the Jewish leaders tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him because his hour had not yet come.

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink!

Some of them were wanting to seize him, but no one laid hands on him.

When they persisted in questioning him, he straightened up and told them, "Let the person among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."

Later on, Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

As long as I'm in the world, I'm the light of the world."

I have other sheep that don't belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they'll listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd.

After this, he told the disciples, "Let's go back to Judea."

Jesus replied, "There are twelve hours in the day, aren't there? If anyone walks during the day he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.

But if anyone walks at night he stumbles, because the light is not in him."

For your sake I'm glad that I wasn't there, so that you may believe. But let's go to him."

Then Thomas, who was called the Twin, told his fellow disciples, "Let's go, too, so that we may die with him!"

After saying this, he shouted with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!"

The man who had died came out, his hands and feet tied with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a handkerchief. Jesus told them, "Untie him, and let him go."

If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our Temple and our nation."

Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces a lot of grain.

Jesus replied to the crowd, "The light is among you only for a short time. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The person who walks in the darkness is in the darkness and does not know where he is going.

As long as you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." After Jesus had said this, he went away and hid from them.

I've come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me won't remain in the darkness.

"Don't let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.

I'm leaving you at peace. I'm giving you my own peace. I'm not giving it to you as the world gives. So don't let your hearts be troubled, and don't be afraid.

But I'm doing what the Father has commanded me, to let the world know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us leave this place."

This is how my Father is glorified, when you produce a lot of fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

"I still have a lot to say to you, but you cannot bear it now.

Jesus replied, "I told you that I am the one, so if you are looking for me, let these men go."

Then Jesus was led from Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters early in the morning. The Jews did not go into the headquarters, to avoid becoming unclean and unable to eat the Passover meal.

Pilate went outside again and told the Jews, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him."

So they told each other, "Let's not tear it. Instead, let's throw dice to see who gets it." This was to fulfill the Scripture that says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they threw dice." So that is what the soldiers did.

Later on, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (though a secret one because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, and he came and removed his body.