The Word

In the beginning was the Word
and the Word was with God
and the Word was God
He was in the beginning with God.

All things came into being through Him
and apart from Him nothing came into being
that has come into being.

In Him was life
and the life was the Light of men.

The Light shines in the darkness
and the darkness did not comprehend it.

There came a man sent from God
whose name was John.
He came as a witness to testify about the Light
so that all might believe through him.

He was not the Light
but came to testify
about the Light.

There was the true Light
which coming into the world
enlightens every man.

He was in the world
and the world was made through Him
and the world did not know Him.

He came to His own
and those who were His own
did not receive Him.

But as many as received Him
to them He gave the right
to become children of God
even those who believe in His name,

    who were born
    not of blood
    nor of the will of man
    but of God.

And the Word became flesh
and dwelt among us

and we saw His glory
glory as of the only begotten from the Father
full of grace and truth.

John testified about Him and cried out, saying
This was He of whom I said
He who comes after me has a higher rank than I
for He existed before me.

For of His fulness
we have all received
and grace upon grace. 

(John 1: 1 - 16)