John 1:10
He was in the world; and through him the world came into being – yet the world did not know him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
In Context
9That was the true light which enlightens everyone coming into the world.
11He came to his own – yet his own did not receive him.
Cross References
Genesis 16:13Then she called the name of the Lord, who had spoken to her, El-roi (You are a God who sees me); for she said, “Have I seen God and am I still alive after I have looked upon him?”
Genesis 18:33Then the Lord went his way, and Abraham returned home.
John 1:5and the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness never overpowered it.
John 5:17But Jesus replied, “My Father works to this very hour, and I work also.”
Acts 14:17Yet he has not failed to give you, in the good he does, some revelation of himself – sending you from heaven rain and fruitful seasons, and gladdening your hearts with plenty and good cheer.”
Matthew Henry on John 1:7-15
The Testimony of John Baptist; Christ's Incarnation. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as… Read the whole commentary →