John 1:1-9 ▼

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

2 He was with God in the beginning.

3 All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.

5 That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.

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

7 He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.