John 1:10 net — He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him.

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"He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him."

— John 1:10, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

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He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him.

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He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

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The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

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He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him.

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He came to what was his own, but his own people did not receive him.

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But to all who have received him– those who believe in his name– he has given the right to become God’s children

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– children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband’s decision, but by God.

John 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:10 say?
John 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him.”
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 (NET): “He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him.” 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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