19 This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And he confessed [truthfully] and did not deny [that he was only a man], but acknowledged, “I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” 21 They asked him, “What then? You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Although the First Epistle of John does not bear any author's name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle John is … 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. 2He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. John 1 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([ a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [ b]Himself. 2 John 1:1 Many scholars believe the words “lady and her children” refer to a specific woman and her family; some others view the words “lady and her children” as the personification of a church and its members. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh [which he saw in spirit and prophesied]. 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. Update. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 3. 5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in what you are providing for the brothers, and especially when they are strangers; 6 and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. The Deity Of Jesus Christ. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”. 14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). The concept of “follow” can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment; (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word ( 1 Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God 2 Himself. The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are not personal names, but titles derived respectively from Hebrew and Greek verbs meaning “to anoint.”. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, “You are Simon the son of John. 2 He was present originally with God. 1 John 1:1 is a prime example because it is a written epistle (letter) from the apostle John TO the churches and in this introduction he speaks of Jesus as the embodiment of the logos, or news that had been widely circulated amongst Jews in Palestine, all of which were anticipating the coming of the Christ. Messiah” (which translated means the Christ). Ask Us! The Romans reckoned time from midnight, so in Roman time the tenth hour would be 10:00 a.m. He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift]. who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]. You shall be called Cephas (which is translated [q]Peter).”, 43 The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher, and walking the same path of life that I walk].” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. http://www.lockman.org, In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (, In John the Apostle’s vision (Rev 19), he sees Christ returning as Warrior-Messiah-King, and “...His name is called The Word of God...and, In this phrase, “God” appears first in the Greek word order, emphasizing the fact that “the Word” (Christ) was God—so “God Himself.”. All rights reserved. I.e. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. 3 John 1:2 Context. Try it for 30 days FREE. 33 I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah], but He who sent me to baptize [m]in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this One is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I myself have [actually] seen [that happen], and my testimony is that this is the Son of God!”, 35 Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, “Look! Ask a Question. He was with God in the beginning. Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. The Deity of Jesus Christ. John 1:6 The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed), Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy, Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown, Amplified Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy (indexed). The descent of the Holy Spirit identified Jesus in His humanity for His ministry as the Messiah. John 1 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Deity of Jesus Christ. has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me, has priority over me, for He existed before me.’ ”. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”, in water, but among you there stands One whom you do not recognize, It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the. Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. 41 He first looked for and found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the [p]Messiah” (which translated means the Christ). 1 John 1 New King James Version (NKJV) What Was Heard, Seen, and Touched. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. AMPC 2 John 1 1 THE ELDERLY elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady (Cyria) and her children, whom I truly love–and not only I but also all who are [progressively] learning to recognize and know and understand the Truth– 2 Because of the Truth which lives and stays on in our hearts and will be with us forever: (1) 2. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 1 John 5 Overcoming the World. 5 Everyone who believes [with a deep, abiding trust in the fact] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is born of God [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], and everyone who loves the Father also loves [] the child born of Him. Elizabeth was related to Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:36). For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ. the world immersed in sin: all that stands in opposition to God and biblical truth. John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins. Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the [promised] Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? The Romans reckoned time from midnight, so in Roman time the tenth hour would be 10:00 a.m. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 2 He was present originally with God. The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). 1 The [] oracle (a burdensome message—a pronouncement from God) concerning [] Nineveh [the capital city of Assyria]. John the Baptist is considered to be the last of the OT prophets, and is not to be confused with John the Apostle who wrote this Gospel, three brief letters. Questions. Last Week's Top Questions . Here, either time is possible, though the Roman reckoning may be more likely because if it were 4:00 p.m. the disciples might have felt compelled to go home before evening set in. Here, either time is possible, though the Roman reckoning may be more likely because if it were 4:00 p.m. the disciples might have felt compelled to go home before evening set in. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher, and walking the same path of life that I walk].”. the world immersed in sin: all that stands in opposition to God and biblical truth. came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. The Word Made Flesh. This passage is about John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. The Lamb of God. You will see greater things than this.” 51 Then He said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man [the bridge between heaven and earth].”. The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631, All rights reserved. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. 2 He was present originally with God. John 1:16 Amplified Bible (AMP) 16 For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift]. John testified [repeatedly] about Him and. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. John 1 John 1. 12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name— 13 who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]. There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins. strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].”. What are the benefits of creating an account? He and his brother James (also an apostle) were the sons of Zebedee and Salome. Don't have an account? John 1 The Word Became Flesh. Amplified Bible (AMP) Bible Book List. 1 John 1:1John the Apostle wrote the Gospel of John, this letter along with two others, and the book of Revelation. John the Baptist and Jesus were related through their mothers, Elizabeth and Mary, but He was unknown as the Messiah until God revealed it to John at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. 6 There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was [d]John. darkness, and the darkness did not understand it, The births of both John the Baptist and Jesus were foretold by the angel, Gabriel (Luke 1:5-80). found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the, The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are not personal names, but titles derived respectively from Hebrew and Greek verbs meaning “to anoint.”. The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! Get an Answer. The concept of “follow” can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment; (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him. Amplified Bible. 2 John 1 2 John 1. 9 There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. 30 This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’ 31 [j]I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah]; but I came baptizing [k]in water so that He would be [publicly] revealed to Israel.” 32 John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the [l]Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him. Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him. 1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and [b]the Word was God Himself. 1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. Here John the writer uses the Greek perfect tense (“has cried out”), emphasizing the truth and continuing importance of John the Baptist’s testimony. These things occurred in Bethany across the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing], where John was baptizing. You shall be called Cephas. Read the Bible. 1. Footnotes. 1 [I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what # John the Apostle wrote the Gospel of John, this letter along with two others, and the book of Revelation. the world immersed in sin: all that stands in opposition to God and biblical truth. 18 No one has seen God [His essence, His divine nature] at any time; the [One and] only begotten God [that is, the unique Son] who is in the intimate presence of the Father, He has explained Him [and interpreted and revealed the awesome wonder of the Father]. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. John 1:1 - AMP. And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”, So they went [with Him] and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the. John is saying that he is not worthy even to remove Christ’s sandal, let alone to touch His feet. This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. 1 John 1 The Word of Life. He was present originally with God. 1. I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah]; but I came baptizing, in water so that He would be [publicly] revealed to Israel.”, John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, “What do you want?” They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went [with Him] and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the [o]tenth hour. John 1:1 - AMP - IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible Hi, Sign out. 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