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John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a in beginning that is embodied in limits and longings. John 1:1: trace "was" and "word". Give in beginning through how disagreements are handled—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is John—gospel narrative, naming in beginning. Placed in ch. 1, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate John with John the Apostle. Many scholars judge John as follows: Often linked with a Johannine circle; style distinct from the Synoptics.. Scholars commonly date John AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. Johannine theology centers life and light in the Son. Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in 5,800+ manuscripts, surpassing other ancient works in manuscript count. Early papyri from the 2nd-3rd centuries like P46, P66, P75 provide text within about 100-150 years of its writing. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the probably reflects the initial text reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46
Cross References3
  • Colossians 1:15
    He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
    CuratedChrist as the image of the invisible God (Col 1:15)
  • Hebrews 1:3
    His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, who, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high,
    CuratedSon is radiance of God’s glory (Heb 1:3)
  • Revelation 1:8
    "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."
    CuratedAlpha and Omega declares his eternal nature (Rev 1:8)