John 1:1 - Compare All Versions
John 1:1-2 MSG (The Message)
The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God, in readiness for God from day one.
John 1:1 KJV (King James Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NCV (New Century Version)
In the beginning there was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 ASV (American Standard Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NIV (New International Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NKJV (New King James Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 AMP (Amplified Bible)
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6]
John 1:1 NLT (New Living Translation)
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 TPT (The Passion Translation)
In the beginning the Living Expression was already there. And the Living Expression was with God, yet fully God.
John 1:1 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.