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4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
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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.
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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.
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There was a man sent from God whose name was John.
7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.
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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 only as a witness to the light.
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He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
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The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
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He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.
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He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.