John 1:4

In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

World English Bible (Public Domain)

In context

Before · John 1:2–3

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.

After · John 1:5–6

5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it. 6There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.