https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201&version=NIV
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 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[a] it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle
Church tradition has held that John is the author of the Gospel of John and four other books of the New Testament – the three Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%201&version=KJV
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_(given_name)
John (/ dʒɒn / JON) is a very common given male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. Traditionally in the Anglosphere, it was the most common, although it has not been since the latter half of the 20th century.
https://biblehub.com/john/
Summary: John presents Jesus as the divine Son of God, emphasizing His pre-existence, miracles, and teachings. It highlights His role as the Word made flesh, offering eternal life through belief in Him.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/john
Jul 1, 2026 · John 2 of 2 noun (2) ˈjän 1 or John the Baptist : a Jewish prophet who according to Gospel accounts foretold Jesus' messianic ministry and baptized him 2 : an apostle who according to various Christian traditions wrote the fourth Gospel, the three Johannine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation 3
https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/
Read the Book of John online. Scripture chapters and verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/john
May 26, 2026 · English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan). It means " Yahweh is gracious", from the roots יוֹ (yo) referring to the Hebrew God and חָנַן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious".
https://biblehub.com/john/1.htm
John 1 serves as a profound introduction to the Gospel of John, presenting the preexistence of Jesus Christ as the Word, His role in creation, and His incarnation as the Light and Life of mankind.
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.niv
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
