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John 1:4–5

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In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.

John 1:4–5 · WEB · World English Bible

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John 1:1–5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-source-2026-08-26

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Selected passage: John 1:4–5
Book: John
Chapter: 1
Included verses: 4–5
Translation: World English Bible (WEB), updated edition · engwebp
Text language: English
Surrounding verses on this page: John 1:1–5
Dataset edition identifier: engwebp-source-2026-08-26

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