The Word Was God

John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Read in Context

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2The same was in the beginning with God.

3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Context

John's Gospel opens with a profound declaration about Jesus' divine nature.

Application

Jesus is eternal God, existing from the beginning with the Father.

KJVKing James Version

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

YLTYoung's Literal Translation

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God;”

WEBWorld English Bible

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

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