John 1:4
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
New Heart English Bible
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 was not anything made that has been made.
5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lily of the Covenant." A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.God, 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.Do not 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 do not know.I will lead them in paths that they do not 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, andto 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 →