Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
It was by him that life came into existence, and that life was the light of mankind.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Holman Bible
and that life was the light
International Standard Version
In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity.
A Conservative Version
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
American Standard Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Amplified
In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
An Understandable Version
Life existed in Him; and that Life [was what] enlightened mankind [spiritually].
Anderson New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Bible in Basic English
What came into existence in him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Common New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Daniel Mace New Testament
the Life was produc'd in him, and the Life was the Light of men.
Darby Translation
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Godbey New Testament
In Him was life, and the life was the light of the men.
John Wesley New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Julia Smith Translation
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
King James 2000
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.
Modern King James verseion
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In it was life; And the life was the light of men;
Moffatt New Testament
In him life lay, and this life was the Light for men:
Montgomery New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
NET Bible
In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.
New Heart English Bible
In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.
Noyes New Testament
In him is life; and the life was the light of men.
Sawyer New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men;
The Emphasized Bible
in him, was, life, and, the life, was, the light of men. -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
That which came into being in him was Life; and the Life was the Light of Man;
Webster
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Weymouth New Testament
In Him was Life, and that Life was the Light of men.
Williams New Testament
It was by Him that life began to exist, and that life was the light of mankind.
World English Bible
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Worrell New Testament
In Him was Life; and the Life was the light of men.
Worsley New Testament
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Youngs Literal Translation
In him was life, and the life was the light of men,
Themes
Christ » Life, the » Radiant life
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Life » The lord being the creator of all life
Christ the Life » Radiant life
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Ruling the elements
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Types » Of the saviour » The tree of life
Types of Christ » Tree of life
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about John 1:4
Devotionals containing John 1:4
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 1:4
Prayers for John 1:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prologue To John's Gospel
3 Everything came into existence through him, and apart from him nothing came to be. 4 It was by him that life came into existence, and that life was the light of mankind. 5 The light is still shining in the darkness, for the darkness has never put it out.
Names
Cross References
John 5:26
For just as the Father is self-existent, he has given self-existence to the Son,
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again and said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not have to walk in darkness but will have the light of life."
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I myself am Resurrection and Life. He who believes in me will live on, even if he dies,
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am Way and Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
John 9:5
As long as I am in the world, I am a light for the world."
John 12:46
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me may have to remain in darkness.
John 1:8-9
He was not the light; he came to testify to the light.
1 Corinthians 15:45
This is also what the Scripture says: "The first man Adam became a living creature." The last Adam has become a life-giving Spirit.
1 John 5:11
And that testimony is that God has given us eternal life, and that this life is found in his Son.
Matthew 4:16
The people that were living in darkness Have seen a great light, And on those who were living in the land of the shadow of death A light has dawned!"
Luke 1:78-79
"Because the heart of our God is merciful, And so the day will dawn upon us from on high,
Luke 2:32
A light of revelation for the heathen, And a glory to your people Israel!"
John 5:21
For just as the Father awakens the dead and makes them come to life, the Son makes anyone whom he chooses come to life.
John 12:35
Jesus said to them, "You will have the light only a little while longer. Go on while you still have the light, so that darkness may not overtake you, for those who go about in the dark do not know where they are going.
Acts 26:23
if the Christ was to suffer and by being the first to rise from the dead was to proclaim the light to our people and to the heathen."
Ephesians 5:14
So it says, "Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, And Christ will dawn upon you!"
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our true life, shall make his appearance, then you also will appear glorified with him.
1 John 1:5-7
This is the message that we heard from him and announce to you: God is light; there is no darkness in him at all.
Revelation 22:1
Then he showed me a river of living water, clear as crystal, which issued from the throne of God and of the Lamb,
Revelation 22:16
"I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am of the line and family of David, I am the bright morning star."