Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
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.
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:
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 All things came into being through him, and apart from him nothing that exists came into being. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light is shining in the darkness, and the darkness has not overwhelmed it
Names
Cross References
John 5:26
"For as the Father has life in himself, so also has he granted to the Son to have life in himself.
John 8:12
Once more Jesus addressed them. "I am the light of the world," he said; "He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the Light of life."
John 11:25
"I am the resurrection and the life," said Jesus. "He who believes in me, even if he has died, shall live.
John 14:6
Jesus answered him. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man ever comes to the Father but by me.
John 9:5
"While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world."
John 12:46
Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.
1 John 1:2
And the Life was made visible, and we have seen it and are bearing witness, and are bringing you word of that Eternal Life which was face to face with the Father and was made visible to us.
John 1:8-9
He was not the Light; it was to bear testimony concerning the Light that he came into being.
1 Corinthians 15:45
Thus it is written. The first man, Adam, became a living being, the last Adam, a life-giving Spirit.
1 John 5:11
And the testimony is this, "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."
Matthew 4:16
The people who were dwelling in darkness Have seen a great light; And on those who were dwelling in the land of the shadows of death Light has dawned.
Luke 1:78-79
"Through the heart of mercy of our God, Whereby the Dayspring from on high shall visit us,
Luke 2:32
"A light for the unveiling of the Gentiles And the glory of thy people Israel."
John 5:21
"For just as the Father raises the dead and makes them alive, even so the Son makes whom he will alive.
John 12:35
"The Light is among you a little longer," answered Jesus. "Walk while you have the Light, lest darkness overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Acts 26:23
"how that the Christ must suffer, and how he should be the first to rise from the dead, and should bring a message of light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."
Ephesians 5:14
For this reason it is said, "Awake, thou sleeper! Arise from the dead; And Christ shall shine upon thee!"
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, appears, then will you also appear with him in glory.
1 John 1:5-7
This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.
Revelation 22:1
And he showed me the river of the Water of Life, clear as crystal, Flowing out from the throne of God, and of the Lamb,
Revelation 22:16
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning Star.