In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him.
Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.