^{4 Ref} What came into existence in him was life, and the life was the light of men.

^{5 Ref} And the light goes on shining in the dark; it is not overcome by the dark.

^{6 Ref} There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

^{7 Ref} He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.

^{8 Ref} He himself was not the light: he was sent to give witness about the light.

^{9 Ref} The true light, which gives light to every man, was then coming into the world.