1 John 1:1-5 We have heard that which was from the beginning. We have also seen it with our own eyes. We looked at it and touched it with our hands. It is the Word of life.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ We have heard that which was from the beginning. We have also seen it with our own eyes. We looked at it and touched it with our hands. It is the Word of life. ² The life was made known and we have seen and testify about it. We declare the life to you. It is the eternal life, which was with the Father and was shown to us. ³ We declare to you what we have seen and heard. This way you may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ! ⁴ We write these things that our joy may be made full (complete). ⁵ This is the message we heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.