John 1:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the light{G5457} shineth{G5316}{(G5719)} in{G1722} darkness{G4653}; and{G2532} the darkness{G4653} comprehended{G2638}{(G5627)} it{G846} not{G3756}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness didn't overpower it.
The F.O.G
This Light blazes forth in the darkness, And the darkness has never extinguished it.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the light in the darkness did shine, and the darkness did not perceive it.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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