New Living Translation
John 1:2
2He existed in the beginning with God.
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Context of John 1:2
1In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. 3God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.
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Commentaries on John 1:2
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2The same - The Word, or the ́ LogosWas in the beginning with God - This seems to be a repetition of what was said in the first verse; but it is stated over again to “guard the doctrine,” and to prevent the possibility of a mistake. John had said that he existed before the creation, and that he was “with God;” but he had not said in the first verse “that the union with God existed in the beginning.” He now expresses that idea, and assures us that that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-18The start of this introduction might be a poem or hymn sung by early Christians (1:1–5). The themes of this introduction of the Gospel of John prepare readers for the story that follows: The arrival of the light in the world. The rejection of the light. The gift of new life given by the light to those who believed in him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. The same, &c.--See what property of the Word the stress is laid upon--His eternal distinctness, in unity, from God--the Father (Joh 1:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on John 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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