Johannes 1:2

2 Dit was in den beginne bij God.

Johannes 1:2 Meaning and Commentary

John 1:2

The same was in the beginning with God.
] This is a repetition of what is before said, and is made to show the importance of the truths before delivered; namely, the eternity of Christ, his distinct personality, and proper deity; and that the phrase, in the beginning, is to be joined to each of the above sentences; and so proves, not only his eternal existence, but his eternal existence with the Father, and also his eternal deity; and is also made to carry on the thread of the discourse, concerning the word, and not God the Father; and to express, not only his co-existence in nature, but his co-operation in the works of creation next mentioned.

Johannes 1:2 In-Context

1 In den beginne was het Woord, en het Woord was bij God, en het Woord was God.

2 Dit was in den beginne bij God.

3 Alle dingen zijn door Hetzelve gemaakt, en zonder Hetzelve is geen ding gemaakt, dat gemaakt is.

4 In Hetzelve was het Leven, en het Leven was het Licht der mensen.

5 En het Licht schijnt in de duisternis, en de duisternis heeft hetzelve niet begrepen.