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John 1:4

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4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.

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John 1:4 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

English Standard Version (ESV)

4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

New Living Translation (NLT)

4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.

The Message Bible (MSG)

4 What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by.

American Standard Version (ASV)

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

4 He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

4 Life was in Him, and that life was the light of men.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

4 Life was in him, and that life was the light for all people.

John 1:4 In-Context

2 He was with God in the beginning.

3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

Cross References 2

1. S John 5:26; John 6:57; John 11:25; John 14:6; Acts 3:15; Hebrews 7:16; 1 John 1:1,2; 1 John 5:20; Revelation 1:18
2. Psalms 36:9; John 3:19; John 8:12; John 9:5; John 12:46

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