Verse Comparison: John 1:9
American Standard Version
There was the true light, `even the light' which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
Amplified® Bible
There it was--the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.
Contemporary English Version
The true light that shines on everyone was coming into the world.
Darby English Version
The true light was that which, coming into the world, lightens every man.
Good News Bible
This was the real light---the light that comes into the world and shines on all people.
International Standard Version
This was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.
King James Version
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
New American Standard Bible
There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.
New International Version
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
New King James Version
That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
There emanated the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.
Young's Literal Translation
He was the true Light, which doth enlighten every man, coming to the world;
