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John begins by saying, “In the beginning was the Word,” and identifies the Word as both with God and as God (John 1:1). The passage presents the Word as existing at the beginning and sharing God’s identity (John 1:1–2).
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.