The Word Made Flesh. The Jews reckoned daytime from sunrise (about 6:00 a.m.), so in their system the tenth hour would be 4:00 p.m. John the Baptist and Jesus were related through their mothers, Elizabeth and Mary, but He was unknown as the Messiah until God revealed it to John at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The Lamb of God. 10 He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift]. Messiah” (which translated means the Christ). Need some help understanding theology? This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. 1. found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the, The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are not personal names, but titles derived respectively from Hebrew and Greek verbs meaning “to anoint.”. John 1 The Word Became Flesh. 1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word ( ), he sees Christ returning as Warrior-Messiah-King, and "the title by which He is called is The Word of God . and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:13, Revelation 19:16). What do you say about yourself?”, the voice of one shouting in the wilderness. John 1 - NIV: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Here John the writer uses the Greek perfect tense (“has cried out”), emphasizing the truth and continuing importance of John the Baptist’s testimony. Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the [promised] Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. You shall be called Cephas (which is translated [q]Peter).”, 43 The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher, and walking the same path of life that I walk].” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 2 John 1:1 Many scholars believe the words “lady and her children” refer to a specific woman and her family; some others view the words “lady and her children” as the personification of a church and its members. The Deity of Jesus Christ. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed), Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy, Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown, Amplified Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy (indexed). I.e. He and his brother James (also an apostle) were the sons of Zebedee and Salome. 15 John testified [repeatedly] about Him and [e]has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me [f]has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’” 16 For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift]. Footnotes. http://www.lockman.org, In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (, In John the Apostle’s vision (Rev 19), he sees Christ returning as Warrior-Messiah-King, and “...His name is called The Word of God...and, In this phrase, “God” appears first in the Greek word order, emphasizing the fact that “the Word” (Christ) was God—so “God Himself.”. 1 John 1 New King James Version (NKJV) What Was Heard, Seen, and Touched. Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. John 1:1 - AMP. came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! The descent of the Holy Spirit identified Jesus in His humanity for His ministry as the Messiah. He was present originally with God. 1 [I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what # John the Apostle wrote the Gospel of John, this letter along with two others, and the book of Revelation. In John the Apostle’s vision (Rev 19), he sees Christ returning as Warrior-Messiah-King, and “...His name is called The Word of God...and LORD OF LORDS.” (Rev 19:13, 16). 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Read the Bible. And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”, So they went [with Him] and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the. The concept of “follow” can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment; (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him. 2 John 1:1 Many scholars believe the words “lady and her children” refer to a specific woman and her family; some others view the words “lady and her children” as the personification of a church and its members. 1 John 5 Overcoming the World. 6 There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was # The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). 1 John 1:1 is a prime example because it is a written epistle (letter) from the apostle John TO the churches and in this introduction he speaks of Jesus as the embodiment of the logos, or news that had been widely circulated amongst Jews in Palestine, all of which were anticipating the coming of the Christ. 5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in what you are providing for the brothers, and especially when they are strangers; 6 and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. These things occurred in Bethany across the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing], where John was baptizing. Ask Us! I.e. 2 He was with God in the beginning. John 1:6 The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). Get an Answer. 17 For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ. 1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word ( 1 Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God 2 Himself. Update. Here, either time is possible, though the Roman reckoning may be more likely because if it were 4:00 p.m. the disciples might have felt compelled to go home before evening set in. John 1:5 I.e. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. Don't have an account? The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher, and walking the same path of life that I walk].”. 42 Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. 41 He first looked for and found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the [p]Messiah” (which translated means the Christ). [Isa. John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins. Elizabeth was related to Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:36). Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? 1 John 1:1John the Apostle wrote the Gospel of John, this letter along with two others, and the book of Revelation. 2 He was present originally with God. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Elizabeth was related to Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:36). You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). Last Week's Top Questions . John the Baptist is considered to be the last of the OT prophets, and is not to be confused with John the Apostle who wrote this Gospel, three brief letters. 2 He was present originally with God. John 1:1 - AMP - IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible Hi, Sign out. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. 1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah]; but I came baptizing, in water so that He would be [publicly] revealed to Israel.”, John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the. 27 It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the [h]strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].” 28 These things occurred in Bethany across the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing], where John was baptizing. John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 19 This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And he confessed [truthfully] and did not deny [that he was only a man], but acknowledged, “I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” 21 They asked him, “What then? 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. The Word of Life. 2 He was present originally with God. 1 [WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [ in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. Try it free for 30 days. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 6 There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was [d]John. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. John 1 John 1. John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins. 9:6.] . This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I, has priority over me, for He existed before me.’. 25 They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize [only] [g]in water, but among you there stands One whom you do not recognize and of whom you know nothing. Recipients, Author and Time of Writing. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. The Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they [n]followed Jesus. The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are not personal names, but titles derived respectively from Hebrew and Greek verbs meaning “to anoint.”. the world immersed in sin: all that stands in opposition to God and biblical truth. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ. The Jews reckoned daytime from sunrise (about 6:00 a.m.), so in their system the tenth hour would be 4:00 p.m. Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the [promised] Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Try it for 30 days FREE. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, “What do you want?” They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went [with Him] and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the [o]tenth hour. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. John 1:5 I.e. Footnotes. One of the two who heard what John said and [as a result] followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. You shall be called Cephas. John testified [repeatedly] about Him and. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 2 He was present originally with God. John 1 - Amplified Bible The Word Became Flesh. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. John 1 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([ a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [ b]Himself. Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do You know [these things about] me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you.”, Nathanael answered, “Rabbi (Teacher), You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel.”, “Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe, most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, “Look! Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. What are the benefits of creating an account? This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”, And he confessed [truthfully] and did not deny [that he was only a man], but acknowledged, “I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!”, They asked him, “What then? 1 EVERYONE WHO believes (adheres to, trusts, and relies on the fact) that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah) is a born-again child of God; and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of Him (His offspring). 24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. Amplified Bible (AMP) Bible Book List. 1 John 1 The Word of Life. He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. Amplified Bible. 1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and [b]the Word was God Himself. John is saying that he is not worthy even to remove Christ’s sandal, let alone to touch His feet. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. You shall be called Cephas, “Before Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you.”, “Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe, You will see greater things than this.”. has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me, has priority over me, for He existed before me.’ ”. 2 John 1 2 John 1. 4. In this phrase, “God” appears first in the Greek word order, emphasizing the fact that “the Word” (Christ) was God—so “God Himself.”. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. All rights reserved. Ask a Question. Learn more. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”. 14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. Font Size John 1:1. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3. 11 He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him. The Romans reckoned time from midnight, so in Roman time the tenth hour would be 10:00 a.m. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. During this era it was customary for a household servant to remove a guest’s sandals and wash the dust from his feet. 1. John 1:6 The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. 8 John was not the Light, but came to testify about the Light. 40 One of the two who heard what John said and [as a result] followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 1The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who know and understand the truth— 2because of the truth which lives in … (1) 2. He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word ([1] Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [2] Himself. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote about—Jesus from Nazareth, the son of Joseph [according to public record].”, Nathanael answered him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip replied, “Come and see.”. the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, “You are Simon the son of John. He and his brother James (also an apostle) were the sons of Zebedee and Salome. 1 [WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [ 1 in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. The Lamb of God [i]who takes away the sin of the world! This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”, in water, but among you there stands One whom you do not recognize, It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the. Nahum 1 Amplified Bible (AMP) God Is Awesome. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! 9 There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah], but He who sent me to baptize, in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this One is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’, I myself have [actually] seen [that happen], and my testimony is that this is the Son of God!”. Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.. 2 He was present originally with God. You will see greater things than this.” 51 Then He said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man [the bridge between heaven and earth].”. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. He was with God in the beginning. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. 12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name— 13 who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. John 1 1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word ([A] Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [B] Himself. the world immersed in sin: all that stands in opposition to God and biblical truth. 1 The [] oracle (a burdensome message—a pronouncement from God) concerning [] Nineveh [the capital city of Assyria]. He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive. John is saying that he is not worthy even to remove Christ’s sandal, let alone to touch His feet. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote about—Jesus from Nazareth, the son of Joseph [according to public record].” 46 Nathanael answered him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip replied, “Come and see.” 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Here is an Israelite indeed [a true descendant of Jacob], in whom there is no guile nor deceit nor duplicity!” 48 Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do You know [these things about] me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49 Nathanael answered, “Rabbi (Teacher), You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel.” 50 Jesus replied, “Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe [in Me]? It was—the true Light [ the capital city of Assyria ]. ” that we may give an to. 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