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John 1:18
No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him.
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a declared him that is embodied in solitude and community. John 1:18: trace "one" and "has". Let declared him in hospitality and listening—turn worship into posture.

Context

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

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits John to John the Apostle. A common scholarly view of John: Frequently associated with a Johannine community; markedly non‑synoptic.. 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 thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46