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Bible verse
John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
What it means
Before anything was made, Christ already was. John names Jesus the Word, the eternal speech of God who was with the Father and was himself fully God. Our Savior is not a creature or a latecomer but the One through whom all things came to be. This anchors everything: the babe in the manger and the man on the cross is the everlasting God, come near to make the Father known and to gather us home.
John 1:1 at a glance
| Reference | John 1:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 1 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Genesis 1:1
- John 17:5
- Revelation 19:13
- Colossians 1:17
- John 1:14
- 1 John 1:1-2
- Revelation 22:13
- John 1:2
- Revelation 1:8
- John 10:30-33
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 1:1?
It is in John, in John 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 1:1?
Readers most often set it beside Genesis 1:1, John 17:5, Revelation 19:13, Colossians 1:17. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 1:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see John 1:1 and you know every person there by name. We bring you John 1:1, identity. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of John 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 1:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
