John 1:18

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

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Other Translations for John 1:18

BSB
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father's side, has made Him known.
AKJV
No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
CPDV
No one ever saw God; the only-begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he himself has described him.
ERV
No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
NHEB
No one has seen God at any time. The only Son, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.
SMT
None has seen God at any time; the only born Son, he being in the bosom of the Father, he has declared.

Commentary for John 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 1:18
Summary
Invisible God revealed through Jesus Christ exclusively
Event
Jesus reveals Father to humanity
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching