John 1:17

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:17

BSB

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

AKJV

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

CPDV

For the law was given though Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

ERV

For the law was given by Moses; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

NHEB

For the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

SMT

For the law was given by Moses; grace and truth were by Jesus Christ.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:17

ForG3754ConjunctionthelawG3551Noun MasculinewasgivenG1325Verb byG1223Preposition MosesG3475Noun MasculinebutgraceG5485Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction truthG225Noun Feminine cameG1096Verb byG1223Preposition JesusG2424Noun Masculine ChristG5547Adjective

Commentary for John 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 1:17

Summary

Grace through Jesus replaces law through Moses

Event

Grace and truth arrive

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD