John 1:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

This Word existed with God from the beginning [of time].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

The same was in the beginning with God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He was present originally with God.

American Standard Version (1901)

The same was in the beginning with God.

Common English Bible

The Word was with God in the beginning.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He was with God in the beginning.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The same was in the beginning with God.

John 1:2 Cross References

John 1:1

The Word [already] existed in the beginning [of time]. [Note: This is a reference to the preexistence of Jesus. See verse 14]. And the Word was with God and the Word was [what] God [was].

John 1:3

Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.