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# In the beginning
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This refers to the very earliest time before God created the heavens and the earth.
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# the Word
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This refers to Jesus. Translate as "the Word" if possible. If "Word" is feminine in your language, it could be translated as "the one who is called the Word."
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# All things were made through him
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This can be translated with an active verb. AT: "God made all things through him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# without him there was not one thing made that has been made
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This can be translated with an active verb. AT: "God did not make anything without him" or "God made everything with him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]]) |