Verse 1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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  • 1 John 1:1-2 : 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life; 2 For the life was revealed, and we have seen it, and testify, and show to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us;
  • John 17:5 : 5 And now, O Father, glorify me with your own self with the glory which I had with you before the world was.
  • Gen 1:1 : 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
  • John 1:14 : 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
  • Col 1:17 : 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
  • Rev 19:13 : 13 And he wore a robe dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
  • Rev 22:13 : 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
  • Rev 1:8 : 8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
  • John 1:2 : 2 The same was in the beginning with God.
  • Phil 2:6 : 6 Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God:
  • Prov 8:22-31 : 22 The LORD possessed me at the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth was. 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth: 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; when he set a boundary upon the face of the depth; 28 When he established the clouds above; when he strengthened the fountains of the deep, 29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not go beyond his command; when he appointed the foundations of the earth, 30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him, 31 Rejoicing in the inhabitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
  • John 10:30-33 : 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works I have shown you from my Father; for which of these works do you stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.
  • Isa 9:6 : 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
  • Rev 21:6 : 6 And he said to me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
  • Titus 2:13 : 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ;
  • Matt 1:23 : 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
  • John 1:18 : 18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
  • John 16:28 : 28 I came forth from the Father and have come into the world: again, I leave the world and go to the Father.
  • Heb 1:8-9 : 8 But to the Son He says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your companions. 10 And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of Your hands: 11 They shall perish; but You remain; and they all shall grow old as does a garment; 12 And like a garment You shall fold them up, and they shall be changed: but You are the same, and Your years shall not fail. 13 But to which of the angels did He at any time say, Sit on My right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool?
  • 1 John 5:7 : 7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one.
  • Heb 13:8 : 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
  • Rev 2:8 : 8 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life;
  • Isa 7:14 : 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
  • Ps 45:6 : 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever: the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
  • John 20:28 : 28 And Thomas answered and said to him, My Lord and my God!
  • Rev 1:17 : 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last:
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
  • 2 Pet 1:1 : 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
  • Rev 3:14 : 14 And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God:
  • Rom 9:5 : 5 Of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
  • Eph 3:9 : 9 And to make all people see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world has been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
  • Isa 40:9-9 : 9 O Zion, you who bring good news, go up onto the high mountain; O Jerusalem, you who bring good news, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God! 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with a strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
  • Rev 1:2 : 2 Who bore witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
  • Heb 7:3 : 3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like the Son of God; remains a priest continually.