4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind. 5 And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not 1:5 Or overpowergrasp it.
7 1:7 Lit This OneHe came 1:7 Lit for testimonyas a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. 8 1:8 Lit That one; i.e., JohnHe was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
9 1:9 I.e., the Word, Christ This was the true Light 1:9 Or that enlightens every person coming into the worldthat, coming into the world, enlightens every person.