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John 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 21

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 without 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 men;

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Chapter Summary

1 The divinity, humanity, and office of Jesus Christ. 15 The testimony of John.

Key Greek Words

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σαρκὸς carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
ἕν a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
παρὰ above, against, among G3844
ἔδωκεν adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325

Cross-References

People & Context

The Word Becomes Flesh

The eternal Word, which was with God in the beginning, becomes flesh and tabernacles among humanity, bringing grace and truth.

Witness of John the Baptist

John the Baptist testifies to the priests and Levites that he is not the Christ but the voice in the wilderness, later identifying Jesus as the Lamb o…

Calling the First Disciples

Jesus calls His initial followers, including Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, and Nathanael.

Timeline

The Word Becomes Flesh

The eternal Word, which was with God in the beginning, becomes flesh and tabernacles among humanity, bringing grace and truth.

John 1:1-14
Witness of John the Baptist

John the Baptist testifies to the priests and Levites that he is not the Christ but the voice in the wilderness, later identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God.

John 1:19-34
Calling the First Disciples

Jesus calls His initial followers, including Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, and Nathanael.

John 1:35-51

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