John 1:4
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
World English Bible British
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. Without him, nothing was made that has been made.
5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again.
Isaiah 35:4Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.
Isaiah 42:16I will bring the blind by a way that they don’t know. I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them.
Matthew 4:16the people who sat in darkness saw a great light; to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned.”
Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
John 5:21For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
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 →