^{1 Ref} 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 Ref} All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

^{4 Ref} In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

^{5 Ref} And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.