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John 1

John 1:2

The Beginning · John 1:1–5
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Translations

Modern
He was with God in the beginning.
Traditional
The same was in the beginning with God.
Literal
This One was in the beginning with God.
Latin
Hoc erat in principio apud Deum.

Original

Greek
English
He was with God in the beginning.

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.

Parallels

Genesis 1:1–2 Hebrews 11:1–3

Glossary

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

Topics

How Do we Know God Exists Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As God