^{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 through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made.

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

^{5 Ref} The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome{The word translated "overcome" (katelaben) can also be translated "comprehended." It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him.} it.

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

^{7 Ref} The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.

^{8 Ref} He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.

^{9 Ref} The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.

^{10 Ref} He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn't recognize him.

^{11 Ref} He came to his own, and those who were his own didn't receive him.

^{12 Ref} But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:

^{13 Ref} who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

^{14 Ref} The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

^{15 Ref} 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.'"