Berean Standard Bible
“In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.”
The prologue now introduces two of John's favorite themes, life and light, which will run through the entire Gospel. Both words would recall the opening of Genesis, where God first speaks light into darkness and then fills the earth with living things.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
World English Bible (WEB)
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
King James Version (KJV)
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
What came into existence in him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
In him was life, and the life was the light of men,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
En él estaba la vida, y la vida era la luz de los hombres.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
En él estaba la vida, y la vida era también la luz de la humanidad.
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