Advent · The Fourth Sunday in Advent
John 1:19-28
The Word Became Flesh
December 21, 2025
Overview & Insights
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory.” (John 1:14)
The prologue is set apart from the rest of John’s Gospel by its designation of Jesus Christ as the Word (Gr.: logos , vv. 1, 14) rather than “the Son.” The term One and Only (implying sonship) is introduced, however, in verses 14 and 18 and sets the stage for the Gospel’s characteristic emphasis on the Father-Son relationship between God and Jesus.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28 (Working Preacher) Working Preacher
Luther Seminary on the Baptist's testimony 'I am not,' the RCL page covering the appointed verses.
John 1:6-8, 19-28 Commentary (Center for Excellence in Preaching) Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on John as witness to the light.
John 1 (Enduring Word Bible Commentary) Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the prologue and the Baptist's witness.
John 1 Commentary (Precept Austin) Precept Austin
In-depth word study and cross-references for the chapter.
John 1:19 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic parallel commentaries on the priests' questioning of John.
Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic reflection questions on John's testimony and Advent watchfulness.
Background & Word Study
John 1:19 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with Strong's numbers for the Baptist's cross-examination.
Book of John Overview (John 1-12) BibleProject
Animated overview of John's Gospel and its opening signs.
John (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Fourth Gospel's authorship and themes.
The testimony of John the Baptist in John 1 Psephizo · Ian Paul
Anglican scholar Ian Paul on the key words in John's witness.
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Questions preachers ask
What does John's prologue add to the Christmas story?
Where Luke gives the manger, John gives its meaning: the eternal Word through whom all things were made became flesh, full of grace and truth, the light no darkness can overcome.
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