The Word / Logos
Johnchapter 1
51 verses · ASV
This chapter sends 843 cross-references outward and receives 1,009 — heaviest partner: John.
Chapter summary
Prologue — 'in the beginning was the Word.' Incarnation; 'we beheld his glory.' John the Baptist's witness; 'behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.' Calling of Andrew, Peter, Philip, Nathanael — 'thou shalt see greater things than these … the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.'
Drafted from Matthew Henry, Calvin, Gill, Clarke, JFB, and Barnes.
Context
Gospel · John — see the John overview for the book's full setting.
1–13 The Word / Logos14–28 The Tabernacle29–51 Lamb of God