John 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.
What this verse means
Light shines in darkness, and darkness has never once managed to overcome it.
A short prayer
Lord, shine into the dark corners of my life. Darkness does not get the final word.
Read in context — John 1
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Related verses
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”Titus 2:11
“Rejoice evermore.”1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”2 Corinthians 1:3
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”2 Corinthians 5:7
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”2 Timothy 3:16