¹⁸ No one has ever seen God,^(A) but the one and only Son, who is himself God and^[a](B) is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

²⁹ but I know him^(A) because I am from him and he sent me.”^(B)

²⁰ But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see^(A) me and live.”