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John 1:17

World English Bible

For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

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John 1:17 in other translations

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 1:17 · American Standard Version

John 1:17 in context

  1. 15John testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’ ”
  2. 16From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.
  3. 17For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
  4. 18No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him.
  5. 19This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”