13 who were born,(A) not of natural descent,[a] or of the will(B) of the flesh,(C) or of the will of man,[b] but of God.(D)

14 The Word(E) became flesh(F) and dwelt[c] among us. We observed his glory,(G) the glory as the one and only(H) Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified concerning him and exclaimed, “This was the one of whom I said, ‘The one coming after me(I) ranks ahead of me,(J) because he existed before me.’”)(K)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1:13 Lit blood
  2. 1:13 Or not of human lineage, or of human capacity, or of human volition
  3. 1:14 Or and dwelt in a tent; lit and tabernacled
  4. 1:14 Son is implied from the reference to the Father and from Gk usage.

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $16.00 (46%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Military Bible, Navy Blue LeatherTouch for Sailors
CSB Military Bible, Navy Blue LeatherTouch for Sailors
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $6.99
Save: $6.00 (46%)
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Navy LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Navy LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $48.99
Save: $21.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Hosanna Revival CSB Notetaking Bible, Bend Theme
Hosanna Revival CSB Notetaking Bible, Bend Theme
Retail: $59.90
Our Price: $47.99
Save: $11.91 (20%)