The Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born† Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 1:14 in context
John 1:11–17
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He came to his own, and those who were his own didn’t receive him.
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But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:
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who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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The Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born† Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
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John testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’”
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From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.
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For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The phrase “only born” is from the Greek word “μονογενους”, which is sometimes translated “only begotten” or “one and only”.
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