1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 This one was in the beginning with God.
3 All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being that has come into being.
4 In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.
5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
6 A man came, sent from God, whose name was John.
7 This one came for a witness, in order that he could testify about the light, so that all would believe through him.