John 1:10 kjv — He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

King James Version

"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not."

— John 1:10, King James Version

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John 1 — Context

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The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

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He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

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That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

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He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

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He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

John 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:10 say?
John 1:10 in the King James Version reads: “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.”
Where is John 1:10 in the Bible?
John 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 1:10.
What translation should I read John 1:10 in?
John 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 1:10?
John 1:10 reads (KJV): “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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