John 1:9 shows a true light that is lived within solitude and community—see "true" and "light". Align true light in boundaries we honor—season power with mercy.

John speaks here as gospel narrative writing, highlighting true light. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “true” and “light”.

Long‑standing tradition credits John to John the Apostle. Academic consensus for John tends toward: Frequently associated with a Johannine community; markedly non‑synoptic.. Scholars commonly date John AD 90–100. John appears framed for Johannine circles.. Johannine theology centers life and light in the Son. Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.