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John 1:5-7
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5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome[a] it. 6 There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.

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  1. 1:5 The word translated “overcome” (κατέλαβεν) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him.
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John 1:5-7
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5 The light shines in the darkness,(A) and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.(B)

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.(C) 7 He came as a witness to testify(D) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.(E)

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  1. John 1:5 Or understood
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