> [!Scripture] > **1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. > 2 He was in the beginning with God. > 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. > 4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. > 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.**