📖 John — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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John 1:1 In Rthe beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God.
John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 1:4 In Rhim was life; and the life was the light of men.
John 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:6 There was Ra man sent from God, whose name was John.
John 1:7 The same came for Ra witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
John 1:8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
John 1:9 That was Rthe true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John 1:10 He Rwas in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
John 1:11 He Rcame unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 1:12 But as many as Rreceived him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 1:13 Which Rwere born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:14 And Rthe Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:15 John Rbare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
John 1:16 And Rof his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
John 1:17 For Rthe law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
John 1:18 No man hath Rseen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
John 1:19 And this is the record of John, Rwhen the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
John 1:20 RAnd he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
John 1:21 And they asked him, What then? RArt thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
John 1:22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
John 1:23 He said, RI am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
John 1:24 And they which were sent Rwere of the Pharisees.
John 1:25 And they asked him, and said unto him, RWhy baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
John 1:26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, Rwhom ye know not;
John 1:27 He it is, Rwho coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
John 1:28 These things were done in RBethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, RBehold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1:30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
John 1:31 And RI knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, RI saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
John 1:33 And RI knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that Rthis is the Son of God.
John 1:35 Again the next day after John stood, Rand two of his disciples;
John 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, RBehold the Lamb of God!
John 1:37 And the two disciples heard him speak, Rand they followed Jesus.
John 1:38 Then Jesus Rturned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
John 1:39 He saith unto them, RCome and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
John 1:40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was RAndrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
John 1:41 He Rfirst findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, RThou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
John 1:43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, Rand findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
John 1:44 Now RPhilip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
John 1:45 Philip findeth RNathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
John 1:46 And Nathanael said unto him, RCan there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, RBehold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
John 1:48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, Rwhen thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art Rthe King of Israel.
John 1:50 Jesus answered and said unto him, RBecause I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
John 1:51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RHereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
John 1:1–18 — The eternal Word becomes flesh
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John identifies the Word with God, creation, life, and light. John the witness directs people toward that light, while receiving the Word brings the right to become God’s children; the Word made flesh reveals grace and truth.
Key Truth: Receive Jesus as the revelation of God rather than merely another teacher.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The same was in the ____ with God.” (John 1:2)
Find it in John 1:2 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the ____ .” (John 1:9)
Find it in John 1:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten ____ , which is in the bosom of the Father, he …” (John 1:18)
Find it in John 1:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 1:19–34 — John bears witness to the Lamb of God
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Asked about his identity, John denies being the Christ and identifies his preparing role. He points to Jesus as the Lamb of God, describes the Spirit’s descent, and testifies that Jesus is the Son of God.
Key Truth: Let witness direct attention to Jesus rather than to the witness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I saw, and bare ____ that this is the Son of God.” (John 1:34)
Find it in John 1:34 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He it is, who ____ after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I …” (John 1:27)
Find it in John 1:27 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And I saw, and bare record that this is the ____ of God.” (John 1:34)
Find it in John 1:34 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 1:35–51 — The first disciples are called to come and see
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John’s testimony leads two disciples to Jesus, and Andrew brings Simon. Jesus calls Philip, who brings Nathanael; their conversation reveals Jesus’ knowledge and leads to confession concerning his identity.
Key Truth: Share what you have found while inviting honest attention to Jesus.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Again the ____ day after John stood, and two of his disciples;” (John 1:35)
Find it in John 1:35 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The day ____ Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and …” (John 1:43)
Find it in John 1:43 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the ____ of God; thou art the King of Israel.” (John 1:49)
Find it in John 1:49 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 40:3 — John identifies his preparing ministry with the wilderness voice.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your words direct someone’s attention to Jesus rather than to yourself?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes John 1:1–18 (The eternal Word becomes flesh) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes John 1:19–34 (John bears witness to the Lamb of God) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes John 1:35–51 (The first disciples are called to come and see) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What response is linked with becoming sons of God?
5. What mission is expressed by John's identification of Jesus as the Lamb?
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