1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2. This one was in the beginning with God.
3. All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being that has come into being.
4. In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.
5. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
6. A man came, sent from God, whose name was John.
7. This one came for a witness, in order that he could testify about the light, so that all would believe through him.
8. That one was not the light, but came in order that he could testify about the light.
9. The true light, who gives light to every person, was coming into the world.