John 1:1-4
New King James Version
The Eternal Word(A)
1 In the beginning (B)was the Word, and the (C)Word was (D)with God, and the Word was (E)God. 2 (F)He was in the beginning with God. 3 (G)All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 (H)In Him was life, and (I)the life was the light of men.
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John 1:1-4
New American Standard Bible
1 (A)In the beginning was (B)the Word, and the Word was (C)with God, and (D)the Word was God. 2 [a]He was in the beginning with God. 3 (E)All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him [b]not even one thing came into being that has come into being. 4 (F)In Him was life, and the life was (G)the Light of mankind.
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John 1:1-4
Amplified Bible
The Deity of Jesus Christ
1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and [b]the Word was God Himself.(A) 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
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- John 1:1 In John the Apostle’s vision (Rev 19), he sees Christ returning as Warrior-Messiah-King, and “...His name is called The Word of God...and LORD OF LORDS.” (Rev 19:13, 16).
- John 1:1 In this phrase, “God” appears first in the Greek word order, emphasizing the fact that “the Word” (Christ) was God—so “God Himself.”
1 John 2:27
New King James Version
27 But the (A)anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and (B)you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing (C)teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you [a]will abide in Him.
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- 1 John 2:27 NU omits will
1 John 2:27
New American Standard Bible
27 And as for you, the (A)anointing which you received from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing (B)teaches you about all things, and is (C)true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, [a]you remain in Him.
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- 1 John 2:27 Or remain in Him (a command)
1 John 2:27
Amplified Bible
27 As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, [a]you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him].
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- 1 John 2:27 Or you are abiding.
Psalm 51:6
New King James Version
6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,
And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.
Psalm 51:6
New American Standard Bible
6 Behold, You desire (A)truth in the [a]innermost being,
And in secret You will (B)make wisdom known to me.
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- Psalm 51:6 Or inward parts
Psalm 51:6
Amplified Bible
6
Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,
And in the hidden part [of my heart] You will make me know wisdom.
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