The Majesty of KJV: Reflecting on John 1:1-5

By Elizabeth Prata

SYNOPSIS

I share my admiration for John 1:1-5 from the KJV, I love the majestic language and profound meaning of the verses. I highlight the significance of Christ as the source of life and light, underscoring the importance of Jesus and His Gospel as the ultimate Good News and our reliance on Him for salvation.

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My favorite verses are from John 1:1-5 KJV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

FOr some verses, I like the majestic language of the King James Version, and John 1:1-5 is one of those passages.

“…and the darkness comprehended it not…” is especially a favorite. I know that other translations say “overcome it not” which is also powerful, but the one that moves me is the KJV phrasing.

Matthew Henry on John 1:1-5,

‘Without him was not any thing made that was made’
“All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, & depends upon him.”

What a great Savior! Upon whom would we depend? Who else is there? Peter said “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life”.

The words of eternal life, refreshing, life-giving, Christ is all and He is the Word and the Word is all.  Jesus Christ and His Gospel is the Good News.