John 1:4
In Him was life, and the Life was the Light of mankind.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
In Context
5Now the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Cross References
Matthew 4:16The people sitting in darkness saw a great light, and upon those sitting in the place and shadow of death light has dawned.”
Luke 2:32a light for revelation to Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
John 5:21Now just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, just so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes.
Matthew Henry on John 1:2-6
John It is not material to enquire when and where this gospel was written; we are sure that it was given by inspiration of God to John, the brother of James, one of the twelve apostles, distinguished by the honourable character of that disciple whom Jesus loved, one of the first three of the worthies of the Son of David, whom he took to be the witnesses of his retirements, particularly of his transfiguration and his agony. The ancients tell us that John lived longest of all the twelve apostles, and was the only… Read the whole commentary →