John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. It is at this point that the Apostle for the first-time announces the great name so long expected. In proportion as the history of the mercies of the Word towards humanity unfolds before his view, the spectacle inspires him with terms even more concrete and more human. The Loges of ver. 1 appeared as Light in ver. 5; as Son, ver. 14; and in ver. 17 He is at length called Jesus Christ. (F. Godet, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.WEB: For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. |
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