John 1:1 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of John 1:1 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

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

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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World English Bible (WEB)

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

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

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

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Darby Translation (DBY)

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

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

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

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

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

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