John 1:2

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

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.