Wednesday, February 25, 2026

John 1:4

Bible verse for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

John 1:4

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

— Bible (KJV) · Read John in context

The scene behind the verse

Ephesus, ~85-95 AD. Elderly apostle John dictates his gospel to scribes, reflecting on Jesus after 60 years...

Original language

zōē (ζωή) — divine, eternal life force, not just biological existence

Historical context

John wrote this as the last surviving apostle, countering early Gnostic heresies

What most readers miss

This isn't poetry — it's a philosophical argument against Greek dualism

Common misconception

People think this is abstract theology, but John is making a concrete claim: Jesus isn't just alive — He IS life itself, the source and definition of all existence.

How this verse has been applied

When you feel spiritually numb, say out loud: 'Jesus is life itself living in me right now.'

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