In the beginning] not as in Genesis 1:1, 'in the beginning of creation,' but 'in the beginning of eternity,' i.e. from all eternity: cp. John 8:58; John 17:5. Was the Word] i.e. the Word existed. 'The Word' as a title of our Lord is only found in the Johannine writings (John 1:24; 1 John 1:1; Revelation 19:13). On its meaning, see above. Was with God] lit. 'was directed towards God,' the attitude of loving and intimate intercourse: cp.' in the bosom of the Father' (John 1:18). Was God] i.e. was divine, and is therefore to be worshipped with the same worship as is due to the Father. Jesus is again called God in express terms in John 1:18 (RM) John 20:28; John 5:20; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13; (RV) Acts 20:28; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1; (RV).
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John 1:1
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.