John
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
John 1:1 (KJV) speaks to God's holiness, awe of God, and God's sovereignty — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.”
Job 36:26“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”
Romans 11:33“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
Psalms 33:6“O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.”
Psalms 68:35“The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.”
Psalms 93:1
Common questions
What does John 1:1 mean?
In the King James Version, John 1:1 reads: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The verse speaks to God's holiness, awe of God, and God's sovereignty. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 1:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." is John 1:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to John 1:1?
Verses that sit beside John 1:1 include Job 36:26, Romans 11:33, and 1 Samuel 2:2. Reading them alongside John 1:1 deepens the theme of God's holiness.
How can I pray with John 1:1?
Read John 1:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.