Parallel Bible results for "John 1:4-9"

John 1:4-9

4 The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to people.

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 never put it out.

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

6 God sent his messenger, a man named John,

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

7 who came to tell people about the light, so that all should hear the message and believe.

7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

8 He himself was not the light; he came to tell about the light.

8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

9 This was the real light - the light that comes into the world and shines on all people.

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.