John 1:10
He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not know him.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
9The true light, which gives light to all men, was coming into the world.
11He came to his own, and his own did not receive him.
Cross References
Genesis 16:13Then she gave this name to Yahweh who spoke to her, “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “Do I really continue to see, even after he has seen me?”
Genesis 18:33Yahweh went on his way as soon as he had finished talking with Abraham, and Abraham returned home.
Jeremiah 10:11You will speak to them like this, “The gods that did not make the heavens and earth 1 will perish from the earth and from under these heavens.” 1
John 1:5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
John 5:17Jesus replied to them, “My Father is working even now, and I, too, am working.”
Acts 14:17But still, he did not leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you the rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
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 →