John 1:4
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
In Context
3All things were made through him, and nothing that was made was made without him.
5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Cross References
Matthew 4:16the people sitting in darkness have seen a great light, and on those sitting in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”
Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of yoʋr people Israel.”
John 5:21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever 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 →