Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
In him was life, and the 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.
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.
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 were made through him, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it.
Names
Cross References
John 5:26
For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
John 8:12
Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 9:5
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 12:46
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
1 John 1:2
(and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);
Isaiah 42:6-7
"I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations;
John 1:8-9
He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
1 Corinthians 15:45
So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
1 John 5:11
The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Psalm 49:6
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches?
Psalm 60:1-3
God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again.
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. The LORD will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Isaiah 35:4-5
Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Do not be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.
Isaiah 42:16
I will bring the blind by a way that they do not know. I will lead them in paths that they do not know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them.
Malachi 4:2
But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.
Matthew 4:16
the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned."
Luke 1:78-79
because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
Luke 2:32
a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."
John 5:21
For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
John 12:35
Jesus therefore said to them, "Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Acts 26:23
how the Messiah must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles."
Ephesians 5:14
Therefore he says, "Awake, you who sleep, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, your life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.
1 John 1:5-7
This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Revelation 22:1
He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb,
Revelation 22:16
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David; the Bright and Morning Star."