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Start hereS. Iohn, chapter 1The Gospel of John, as the 1611 printed it.Begin YoursNothing marked yetIn the Reader, tap a verse number to highlight it, bookmark it, write a note, or share it as a card.Bookmarks & notes

Finding Christ

Read S. IohnBegin here, one chapter a sittingWhat must I do to be saved?A chain of ScriptureWho is Jesus?His own words and the witnessesThe WalkSeven mornings, one page eachI just prayed. What now?The first week after

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The Gospels

The Four Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke & John — each as a standalone 1611 PDF with ornamental drop caps and original chapter arguments.

Gospel of Matthew — illuminated manuscript cover

Matthew

28 chapters · 1611

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Gospel of Mark — illuminated manuscript cover

Mark

16 chapters · 1611

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Gospel of Luke — illuminated manuscript cover

Luke

24 chapters · 1611

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Gospel of John — illuminated manuscript cover

John

21 chapters · 1611

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80 Books · 10 Languages · 1611 Margins

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1In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

✦ S. Iohn 1 — as the 1611 gave it

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“For God so loued þ world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne…”

— John 3:16 (1611)

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