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 in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind.

5 And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it.

6 A man came, one sent from God, and his 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 This was the true Light that, coming into the world, enlightens every person.