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John 1 · WEB

JOHN · Chapter 1 · WEB

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made through him. Without him, nothing was made that has been made.
4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
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Creation to the Early Church

The Bible Timeline Creation to the Early Church ERAS The Patriarchs c. 2100 – 1800 BC Conquest & Judges c. 1400 – 1050 BC United Monarchy c. 1050 – 930 BC Divided Monarchy c. 930 – 586 BC Return & Restoration c. 538 – 430 BC EVENTS The Call of Abraham c. 2091 BC Joseph Sold into Egypt c. 1898 BC The Exodus from Egypt c. 1446 BC (early) / 1260 BC (late) The Law Given at Sinai c. 1446 BC The Conquest of Canaan c. 1406 BC The Age of the Judges c. 1375 – 1050 BC David's Reign c. 1010 – 970 BC Solomon's Temple Built c. 966 BC The Kingdom Divides c. 930 BC The Fall of Samaria 722 BC The Fall of Jerusalem 586 BC The Return from Exile 538 BC The Second Temple Rebuilt c. 516 BC Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wal… c. 445 BC The Birth of Jesus c. 6 – 4 BC The Ministry of Jesus c. AD 27 – 30 The Crucifixion & Resurre… c. AD 30 – 33 Pentecost c. AD 30 – 33 The Conversion of Paul c. AD 34 – 36 Paul's Missionary Journeys c. AD 46 – 57 The Destruction of the Te… AD 70 WORLD POWERS Egypt Assyria Medo-Persia Greece Rome 2000 BC 1750 BC 1500 BC 1250 BC 1000 BC 750 BC 500 BC 250 BC AD 0 Many biblical dates are debated; years shown are approximate (traditional scheme). Selah · myselahh.com/timeline
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