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John 1:18
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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.

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  1. John 1:18 Some manuscripts but the only Son, who
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John 1:18
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18 (A)No one has ever seen God; (B)the only God,[a] who is at the Father's side,[b] (C)he has made him known.

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  1. John 1:18 Or the only One, who is God; some manuscripts the only Son
  2. John 1:18 Greek in the bosom of the Father
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John 1:18
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18 (A)No one has seen God at any time; (B)God the only Son, who is (C)in the [a]arms of the Father, (D)He has [b]explained Him.

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  1. John 1:18 Lit chest; or possibly lap
  2. John 1:18 I.e., given a detailed account of
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John 1:18
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18 No one has ever seen God.[a]
The One and Only(A) Son[b]—
the One who is at the Father’s(B) side[c]—
He has revealed Him.(C)

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  1. John 1:18 Since God is an infinite being, no one can see Him in His absolute essential nature; Ex 33:18-23.
  2. John 1:18 Other mss read God
  3. John 1:18 Lit is in the bosom of the Father
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John 1:18
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18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God,[a] is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.

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  1. 1:18 Some manuscripts read But the one and only Son.
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