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

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].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Isa. 9:6.]

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

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

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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

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John 1:1
39 Cross References  

And now, Father, honor me in your presence with the honor I had with you before the world was [created].


And He is dressed in a robe that has been dipped in blood, and the name by which He is called is “The Word of God.”


And He existed before all things and all things are held together by Him.


[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word “lived” here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father’s only Son), full of God’s favor and truth.


I am the Alpha and the Omega [See note at 1:8], the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”


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


“I am the Alpha and the Omega” [Note: These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and indicate “the beginning and the end” See 21:6], says the Lord God Almighty, who is [in the present], and who was [in the past] and who will come [in the future].


He existed in the form of God [i.e., He shared God’s very nature], but did not consider [remaining] equal with God something [to continue] to hold onto.


“Look, the virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and they will name Him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”


Then He said to me, “These things have already happened. [Note: These words express the certainty of what has been predicted in this book, even though not all the events had actually taken place yet]. I am the Alpha and the Omega [See note at 1:8], the beginning and the end. I will give the person who is [spiritually] thirsty [a drink] from the spring of water of life without his having to pay for it.


Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.


And [in addition], we know that the Son of God has come [in a physical body, See 4:2] and has given us understanding, so that we can know the True One [i.e., God], and that we are in [fellowship with] the True One, even His Son Jesus Christ. This Son is the true God and eternal life.


And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].


I came from the Father into this world and now I am leaving the world and returning to the Father.”


And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as [though I were] dead. And He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last,


Thomas replied to Him, “My Lord and my God.”


while looking forward to the blessed hope [i.e., the hope that produces blessings] and the coming splendor of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.


He was without a father, or mother or a list of ancestors [i.e., there was no record of his family tree] and no [record of his] birth or death. Like the Son of God, he [appeared to] remain a priest perpetually.


“Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God’s creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:


[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God’s secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.


[So], John testified concerning everything he saw of God’s message and Jesus Christ’s testimony [of it].


For there are three who give their testimony [about Jesus]:


They are descended from our forefathers; they are the ones from whom Christ was born physically. He is God over everything [Note: Or this may be “God is over everything”] and should be praised forever! May it be so.


No one has ever seen God [i.e., His full splendor], but God, the only conceived [and eventually born Son], who is at the Father’s side, has shown us who He is.


“And write [this] to the angel of the church at Smyrna: These things are the words of the First and the Last [i.e., Jesus], who was dead, but has come [back] to life:


[This letter is being written by] Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith just as precious as ours, through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.


saying, “Write down in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicia.” [Note: These seven congregations were all located in western Asia Minor].


And they were there in the Temple [area] continually praising God [i.e., for the next ten days. See Acts 2].


Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am.” [Note: The words “I am” were probably construed as a reference to being Deity. See Ex. 3:14].


He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn One [i.e., who takes preeminence] over all that is created.


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