Bible verses for children
The Word before the beginning.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
John calls Jesus the Word, presenting him as with God and as God. This is more than a spoken sentence. The opening introduces who Jesus is before telling his earthly story.
Read the opening with an adult and ask how a title can reveal someone’s identity.
Talk about it
What does John want us to understand before the story begins?
A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
John 1:1–18 introduces the Word, creation, life and light, then says the Word became flesh. Read the opening together rather than treating Word as an ordinary book or isolated message.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Jesus, help us understand who you are. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.