1. In the beginning was the onewho is called the Word.The Word was with Godand was truly God.
2. From the very beginningthe Word was with God.
3. And with this Word,God created all things.Nothing was madewithout the Word.Everything that was created
4. received its life from him,and his life gave lightto everyone.
19-20. The Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and temple helpers to ask John who he was. He told them plainly, “I am not the Messiah.”