John 1:17 bbe — For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.

Bible in Basic English

"For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ."

— John 1:17, Bible in Basic English

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John 1 — Context

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And so the Word became flesh and took a place among us for a time; and we saw his glory--such glory as is given to an only son by his father--saw it to be true and full of grace.

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John gave witness about him, crying, This is he of whom I said, He who is coming after me is put over me because he was in existence before me.

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From his full measure we have all been given grace on grace.

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For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.

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No man has seen God at any time; the only Son, who is on the breast of the Father, he has made clear what God is.

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And this is the witness of John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to him with the question, Who are you?

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He said quite openly and straightforwardly, I am not the Christ.

John 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:17 say?
John 1:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.”
Where is John 1:17 in the Bible?
John 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read John 1:17 in?
John 1:17 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 1:17?
John 1:17 reads (BBE): “For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.” 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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