John 1:1-9 ▼

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

2 He existed in the beginning with God.

3 Through him all things were made, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made.

4 In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity.

5 And the light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.

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 because of him.

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

9 This was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.