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John 1:1–5: Devotionals and Reflections

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.

John 1:1–5World English Bible

John 1:1–5 continues the opening by saying that all things were made through the Word and describing the life in him as light shining in darkness.

Devotionals connected to this passage

  • John 1:1

    The Word at the Beginning

    John begins before any task is set before us. He does not open with a command to become stronger or a plan for getting through the day. He points to the Word, already there at the beginning. That smal

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  • John 1:5

    A Light Still Shining

    Light does not wait for darkness to disappear before it shines. This verse names darkness plainly, yet refuses to give it victory over the light. That is a sturdy claim, but a carefully bounded one. I

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