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John 1

John 1:10

The Witness of John · John 1:6–13
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Translations

Modern
He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
Traditional
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Literal
He was in the world, and the world came into being through Him, and the world did not know Him.
Latin
In mundo erat, et mundus per ipsum factus est, et mundus eum non cognovit.

Interlinear

Greek
English
He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.

Notes

John 1:10

The world does not recognize the true light, even when meeting its Creator. The world lives in rebellion, loving darkness more than light (3:19).

John 1:1–18

The start of this introduction might be a poem or hymn sung by early Christians (1:1–5).

The themes of this introduction of the Gospel of John prepare readers for the story that follows:

  • The arrival of the light in the world.

  • The rejection of the light.

  • The gift of new life given by the light to those who believed in him.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cerinthus Incarnation Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Light Logos Messiah Poetry, Biblical Stoicism, Stoics Witness

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Creation: Effected by Christ Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Earth: Created by God by Christ Jesus, the Christ: Creator Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him Power of Christ: Exemplified in Creation The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Creation Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning