1. In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2. He was with God in the beginning.
3. All things were made through Him, and apart from Him nothing was made that has come into being.
4. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.
6. There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that through him everyone might believe.