Matthew Poole and continuators on John 12:46

46 I am come a light into the world , that whosoever believeth on me, should not abide in darkness d.

This is no more than what our Saviour hath often said, Chap. 3.19. and 19.5. and it was according to the Prophecy of him, Isaiah 42.6. That he who receiveth and imbraceth me, as his Priest and Prophet, tho he may be in darkness naturally, Eph. 5.8. yet should not abide in a state of ignorance, and sin, and guilt. Chap. 3.36. Chap. 8.31. Men and Women before they believe in Christ, are in darkness; but upon believing, they are translated out of their state of darkness, into a state of marvellous light; they do not abide in darkness.