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John 1:4-6
King James Version
John 1:4-6
King James Version
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
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John 1:4-6
English Standard Version
John 1:4-6
English Standard Version
4 (A)In him was life,[a] and (B)the life was the light of men. 5 (C)The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man (D)sent from God, whose name was (E)John.
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- John 1:4 Or was not any thing made. That which has been made was life in him
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