(A)In Him was life, and the life was (B)the Light of mankind. And (C)the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]grasp it.

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  1. John 1:5 Or overpower

In him was life,(A) and that life was the light(B) of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness,(C) and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.(D)

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  1. John 1:5 Or understood

[a]He came [b](A)as a witness, to testify about the Light, (B)so that all might believe through him.

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  1. John 1:7 Lit This one
  2. John 1:7 Lit for testimony

He came as a witness to testify(A) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.(B)

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[a]This was (A)the true Light [b]that, coming into the world, enlightens every person.

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  1. John 1:9 I.e., the Word, Christ
  2. John 1:9 Or that enlightens every person coming into the world

The true light(A) that gives light to everyone(B) was coming into the world.

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