John 1:3 net — All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

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"All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created."

— John 1:3, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

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¶ The Prologue to the Gospel In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God.

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The Word was with God in the beginning.

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All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

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In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.

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And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.

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A man came, sent from God, whose name was John.

John 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:3 say?
John 1:3 in the NET Bible reads: “All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.”
Where is John 1:3 in the Bible?
John 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read John 1:3 in?
John 1:3 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 1:3?
John 1:3 reads (NET): “All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.” 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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