John
“And the Word was made 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.”
John 1:14
John 1:14 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, God's presence, and awe of God — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9
Common questions
What does John 1:14 mean?
In the King James Version, John 1:14 reads: "And the Word was made 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." The verse speaks to God's grace, God's presence, and awe of God. 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 1:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the Word was made 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." is John 1:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to John 1:14?
Verses that sit beside John 1:14 include John 3:17, John 3:16, and Titus 2:11. Reading them alongside John 1:14 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with John 1:14?
Read John 1:14 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.