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John 1

John 1:11

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

Modern
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
Traditional
He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Literal
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
Latin
In propria venit, et sui eum non receperunt.

Original

Greek
English
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.

Notes

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 John, Gospel of Light Logos Messiah Poetry, Biblical Stoicism, Stoics Witness

Topics

Christ Crucified Denying God Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Ingratitude of Man to God Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Overcoming Rejection Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by his Brethren: Fulfilled Rejection The Jews: Christ: Rejected By True Prophet Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning