Download The Bible App Now John 1:1-2 MSG KJV NIV NLT NKJV ESV The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God, in readiness for God from day one. MSG: The Message Read John 1 Listen to John 1             Verse of the Day: John 1:1-2 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God." (John 1:1-2, ESV) 1. General Commentary: John 1:1-2 introduces the profound theological concept of the Word (Logos) as both distinct from and integral to God. The verse asserts the eternal existence of the Word, affirming His divinity and pre-existence before creation. This foundational declaration sets the stage for understanding the nature of Christ as the incarnate Word, central to the Christian faith. John emphasizes the relational aspect of the Word's existence with God, highlighting a unique unity and communion that transcends time and creation. 2. Spiritual...