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John 1:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

In him was life — real, actual life — and that life became the light that shows people the way.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus isn't just alive, he IS life, and he lights up everything for everyone else.

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