John 1:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

In the beginning was the one who is called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God.

Cross References

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

John 17:5

Now, Father, give me back the glory I had with you before the world was created.

Revelation 19:13

The rider wore a robe that was covered with blood, and he was known as “The Word of God.”

Colossians 1:17

God's Son was before all else, and by him everything is held together.

John 1:14

The Word became a human being and lived here with us. We saw his true glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father. From him the complete gifts of undeserved grace and truth have come down to us.

Revelation 22:13

I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

John 1:2

From the very beginning the Word was with God.

Revelation 1:8

The Lord God says, “I am Alpha and Omega, the one who is and was and is coming. I am God All-Powerful!”

Philippians 2:6

Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain equal with God.

Isaiah 9:6

A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

Matthew 1:23

“A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

Revelation 21:6

Everything is finished! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give water from the life-giving fountain to everyone who is thirsty.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ never changes! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Isaiah 7:14

But the Lord will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.

1 John 5:20

We know that Jesus Christ the Son of God has come and has shown us the true God. And because of Jesus, we now belong to the true God who gives eternal life.

1 Timothy 3:16

Here is the great mystery of our religion: Christ came as a human. The Spirit proved that he pleased God, and he was seen by angels. Christ was preached to the nations. People in this world put their faith in him, and he was taken up to glory.

John 16:28

I came from the Father into the world, but I am leaving the world and returning to the Father.

Revelation 1:17

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead person. But he put his right hand on me and said: Don't be afraid! I am the first, the last,

John 20:28

Thomas replied, “You are my Lord and my God!”

Titus 2:13

We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 7:3

We are not told he had a father or mother or ancestors or beginning or end. He is like the Son of God and will be a priest forever.

Revelation 3:14

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: I am the one called Amen! I am the faithful and true witness and the source of God's creation. Listen to what I say.

Ephesians 3:9

God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind.

Revelation 1:2

And John told everything he had seen about God's message and about what Jesus Christ had said and done.

1 John 5:7

In fact, there are three who tell about it.

Romans 9:5

They have those famous ancestors, who were also the ancestors of the Christ. I pray that God, who rules over all, will be praised forever! Amen.

John 1:18

No one has ever seen God. The only Son, who is truly God and is closest to the Father, has shown us what God is like.

Psalm 45:6

You are God, and you will rule forever as king. Your royal power brings about justice.

Revelation 2:8

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: I am the first and the last. I died, but now I am alive! Listen to what I say.

2 Peter 1:1

From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To everyone who shares with us in the privilege of believing that our God and Savior Jesus Christ will do what is just and fair.

Revelation 1:11

The voice said, “Write in a book what you see. Then send it to the seven churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Luke 24:53

They spent their time in the temple, praising God.

John 8:58

Jesus answered, “I tell you for certain that even before Abraham was, I was, and I am.”

Colossians 1:15

Christ is exactly like God, who cannot be seen. He is the first-born Son, superior to all creation.