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John 1:5-7
World English Bible
John 1:5-7
World English Bible
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome[a] it.
6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
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- 1:5 The word translated “overcome” (κατέλαβεν) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him.
John 1:5-7
New International Version
John 1:5-7
New International Version
John 1:5-7
King James Version
John 1:5-7
King James Version
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.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
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John 1:5-7
New King James Version
John 1:5-7
New King James Version
5 And (A)the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.
John’s Witness: The True Light
6 There was a (B)man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a (C)witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might (D)believe.
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- John 1:5 Or overcome
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