1. Before the world began, there was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2. He was with God in the beginning.
3. All things were made through him. Nothing was made without him.
4. In him there was life. That life was light for the people of the world.
5. The Light shines in the darkness. And the darkness has not overpowered the Light.
6. There was a man named John who was sent by God.
7. He came to tell people about the Light. Through him all people could hear about the Light and believe.