John 1:1 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 1 In the beginning was the Word,+ and the Word was with God,+ and the Word was a god.+ John 8:58 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 58 Jesus said to them: “Most truly I say to you, before Abraham came into existence, I have been.”+ Colossians 1:15 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 15 He is the image of the invisible God,+ the firstborn of all creation;+