John 1:1-8 ▼

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing that exists came into being.

4 In Him was Life, and that Life was the Light of men.

5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light.