John 1:16 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and gratitude — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
1 Corinthians 15:10“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
1 John 4:10“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.”
2 Corinthians 13:14“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
Isaiah 55:1“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6
Common questions
What does John 1:16 mean?
In the King James Version, John 1:16 reads: "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace." The verse speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and gratitude. 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 1:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace." is John 1:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to John 1:16?
Verses that sit beside John 1:16 include 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 John 4:10, and Titus 2:11. Reading them alongside John 1:16 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with John 1:16?
Read John 1:16 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.