1 John 1:1

from the beginning. Greek. ap. (App-104.) arches. See John 8:44. Occurs nine times in this epistle.

seen. App-133.

have. Omit.

looked upon. App-133.

handled. Greek. pselaphao. See Acts 17:27.

Word. App-121. Figure of speech Anabasis. App-6.

life. App-170. Compare John 1:4.

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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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