John 1:1-5

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[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made. [4] In him was life, and the life was the light of men. [5] The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it.

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Galilee, Jerusalem, the Jordan, and Nazareth are important locations in the wider Gospel narrative, associated with Jesus’ ministry, Jewish worship, baptism, and upbringing. Yet none appears in John 1:1–5, which begins before earthly geography by presenting the eternal Word as Creator and the source of life and light.

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John 1:1-5 mentions Galilee, Jerusalem, Jordan and Nazareth.

Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש
Jerusalem · Godot13
Jordan · Bill Rice
Nazareth · FLASHPACKER TRAVELGUIDE

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