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John 1:1-18 The Word Became Flesh

1 The Word Became Flesh
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was with God in the beginning.

3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.

5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.

6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.

7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.

8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.

11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.

12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”

16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.

Cross References for John 1:1-18

Genesis 1:1 - The Beginning In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Click to read the verse Genesis 1:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:1

Acts 17:24 - “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not l... Click to read the verse Acts 17:24 Click to read the verse Acts 17:24

Ephesians 3:9 - and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9

Revelation 21:6 - He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:6 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:6

Revelation 22:13 - I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Click to read the verse Revelation 22:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:13

Revelation 3:14 - To the Church in Laodicea “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14

1 John 5:7 - For there are three that testify: Click to read the verse 1 John 5:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:7

Colossians 1:15 - The Supremacy of Christ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15

Revelation 1:8 - “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, th... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:8

Revelation 1:4 - Greetings and Doxology John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to ... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:4

Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give bi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14

Matthew 1:23 - “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—w... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:23

Romans 9:5 - Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God ove... Click to read the verse Romans 9:5 Click to read the verse Romans 9:5

Isaiah 44:8 - Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8

Revelation 1:17 - When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:17 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:17

John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him k... Click to read the verse John 1:18 Click to read the verse John 1:18

1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated b... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6

Colossians 1:18 - And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among th... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:18

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:8

Hebrews 7:3 - Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:3

Revelation 2:8 - To the Church in Smyrna “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:8

Exodus 40:24 - He placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabe... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:24 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:24

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

2 Thessalonians 2:13 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Psalms 45:6 - Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of yo... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:6

Isaiah 45:5 - I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, tho... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:5

Revelation 1:11 - which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyr... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:11

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

John 20:28 - Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Click to read the verse John 20:28 Click to read the verse John 20:28

1 John 5:20 - We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know h... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20

Colossians 1:17 - He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17

Proverbs 8:22-31 - “The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:22-31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:22-31

John 17:5 - And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. Click to read the verse John 17:5 Click to read the verse John 17:5

Revelation 19:13 - He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. Click to read the verse Revelation 19:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:13

Isaiah 40:9-11 - You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jer... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9-11

1 Peter 1:25 - but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:25 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:25

1 John 1:1-2 - The Word of Life That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen wit... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-2

John 16:28 - I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the ... Click to read the verse John 16:28 Click to read the verse John 16:28

Isaiah 60:2 - See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2

Revelation 1:2 - who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Revelation 1:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:2

Philippians 2:6 - Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6

Hebrews 1:8-13 - But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8-13

John 1:2 - He was with God in the beginning. Click to read the verse John 1:2 Click to read the verse John 1:2

John 10:30-33 - I and the Father are one.” Click to read the verse John 10:30-33 Click to read the verse John 10:30-33