Prologue

1 In the beginning a was the Word, b c

and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God. d

2 He was with God in the beginning. e

3 All things were created f through Him, g

and apart from Him not one thing was created

that has been created.

4 Life was in Him, h i

and that life was the light j of men.

5 That light shines k in the darkness,

yet the darkness did not overcome l it. m