18 No one has ever seen God.[a]
The One and Only(A) Son[b]
the One who is at the Father’s(B) side[c]
He has revealed Him.(C)

John the Baptist’s Testimony

19 This is John’s testimony when the Jews from Jerusalem(D) sent priests(E) and Levites(F) to ask him, “Who are you?”

20 He did not refuse to answer, but he declared: “I am not the Messiah.”(G)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. John 1:18 Since God is an infinite being, no one can see Him in His absolute essential nature; Ex 33:18-23.
  2. John 1:18 Other mss read God
  3. John 1:18 Lit is in the bosom of the Father

Bible Gateway Recommends