Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and that life was the light
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
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.
Goodspeed New Testament
It was by him that life came into existence, and that life was the light of mankind.
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
and apart from Him not one thing was created
that has been created.
and that life was the light
yet the darkness did not overcome
Names
Cross References
John 5:26
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again:
John 11:25
Jesus said to her,
John 14:6
Jesus told him,
John 9:5
John 12:46
1 John 1:2
and we have seen it
and we testify and declare to you
the eternal life that was with the Father
and was revealed to us
Isaiah 42:6-7
for a righteous purpose,
and I will hold You by Your hand.
I will keep You and appoint You
to be a covenant for the people
and a light to the nations,
John 1:8-9
but he came to testify
1 Corinthians 15:45
So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being;
1 John 5:11
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Psalm 49:6
and boast of their abundant riches.
Psalm 60:1-3
For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.”
You have broken out
You have been angry. Restore us!
Psalm 84:11
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Isaiah 35:4-5
“Be strong; do not fear!
Here is your God; vengeance is coming.
God’s retribution is coming; He will save you.”
Isaiah 42:16
I will guide them on paths they have not known.
I will turn darkness to light in front of them
and rough places into level ground.
This is what I will do for them,
and I will not forsake them.
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings,
Matthew 4:16
have seen a great light,
and for those living in the shadowland of death,
light has dawned.
Luke 1:78-79
the Dawn from on high
Luke 2:32
and glory to Your people Israel.
John 5:21
John 12:35
Jesus answered,
Acts 26:23
that the Messiah must suffer, and that as the first to rise from the dead, He would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
Ephesians 5:14
for what makes everything clear is light. Therefore it is said:
and the Messiah will shine on you.
Colossians 3:4
When the Messiah, who is your
1 John 1:5-7
Now this is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light,
Revelation 22:1
Then he showed me the river
Revelation 22:16