John 1

Which worship songs are based on John 1?

  1. Beauty — Bethel Music & David Funk (2023) John 1:1-4

    The verses identify Christ as the divine Word and source of life, then describe him as embodying grace and truth and making the unseen Father known. This closely follows the language and progression of John's prologue.

  2. In the Beginning Was Love — Jon Guerra (2025) John 1:1-5

    The song begins with a declaration that mirrors the opening verses of the Gospel of John, asserting that love is both with God and is God, emphasizing the divine nature of love and its foundational role in creation.

  3. Creator — Phil Wickham (2023) John 1:1-3

    The description of the Creator entering the world he made reflects John’s identification of the divine Word as both the agent of creation and the one who became human.

  4. Trinity — Stryper (2024) John 1:1

    The Son is identified as the divine Word who took on a physical human nature, clearly invoking John's description of the eternal Word becoming flesh.

  5. O Come All Ye Faithful — Carrie Underwood (2020) John 1:1

    Jesus is identified as the divine Word now manifested in human flesh, clearly drawing on John’s description of the eternal Word becoming flesh.

  6. Há Poder - Ao Vivo — fhop music (2025) John 1:1-3

    The identification of Jesus as the living divine Word who entered human existence strongly invokes John's prologue, where the eternal Word is divine, creates all things, and becomes flesh.

  7. It Could Only Be Jesus — Bridge Worship (2023) John 1:1-5

    The bridge identifies Jesus as existing from the beginning and as the light that overcomes darkness, closely following John’s description of the eternal Word and life-giving light.

  8. Está Consumado — Julliany Souza (2025) John 1:1

    The song identifies the child as the eternal Word who became incarnate, directly invoking John's prologue and its doctrine of the Word becoming flesh.

  9. The Word (Live) — Anna Golden (2023) John 1:1-5

    The opening and second verses directly draw on John's prologue, identifying the eternal Word as God, associating him with light overcoming darkness, and describing his incarnation.

  10. In the Bleak Midwinter — Chris Renzema (2025) John 1:4-5

    The lyrics express the theme of Jesus as the light that brings life, paralleling the passage that describes the light shining in the darkness.

  11. Way Maker — Mandisa (2020) John 1:4-5

    The chorus identifies God as the light present within darkness, closely reflecting John's portrayal of divine light shining in darkness and remaining undefeated by it.

  12. Tremble — Behold the Beloved (2022) John 1:5

    The bridge describes divine light confronting darkness that cannot defeat it, closely paraphrasing John's declaration that the darkness has not overcome the light.

  13. News From Heaven — Greater Vision (2024) John 1:5

    The contrast between darkness and light, specifically framed in terms of whether darkness can overcome light, closely echoes John's description of the light shining invincibly in darkness.

  14. Nadie Cómo Tu — Israel & New Breed (2025) John 1:5

    The imagery of light dispelling darkness in the lyrics reflects the biblical depiction of Jesus as the light that shines in the darkness, as stated in John.

  15. And It Rages — John Mark McMillan (2025) John 1:5

    The description of divine light overcoming personal darkness closely reflects John's proclamation that the light shines in darkness and cannot be overcome by it.

  16. 1,000 Names — Phil Wickham (2021) John 1:14

    The description of divine glory becoming visible in a human body closely follows John's proclamation that the eternal Word became flesh and revealed divine glory.

  17. The Empathy of God — Chris Renzema (2025) John 1:14

    The imagery of Christ as 'the Light of the world' reflects the biblical description of Jesus in John 1:14, where the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, highlighting His divine nature and presence in a broken world.

  18. playlist — Tenroc (2026) John 1:14

    The song references the 'Word of God made flesh,' which directly alludes to the incarnation of Christ as described in the Gospel of John, emphasizing the divine nature of the message being conveyed.

  19. Emmanuel — Charity Gayle & Ryan Kennedy (2025) John 1:14

    The phrase 'the Word became flesh' directly quotes the biblical account of the incarnation, emphasizing the moment when God became human.

  20. Heaven Is Where You Are — Paul Baloche & Chris Brown (2020) John 1:14

    The description of God taking on flesh and coming near clearly invokes John's declaration that the divine Word became human and lived among humanity.

  21. Não Ha Amor Igual - Ao Vivo — MORADA (2020) John 1:14

    The description of Christ leaving glory and dwelling among humanity unmistakably invokes John's account of the Word becoming flesh and making his dwelling among us.

  22. The Same Jesus - Live — Matt Redman (2020) John 1:14

    The description of Jesus coming to humanity characterized by grace and truth closely follows John's description of the incarnate Word.

  23. What Child Is This? — John Van Deusen (2022) John 1:14

    The carol directly uses John's description of the divine Word becoming human, identifying the infant Jesus with the incarnate Word.

  24. God I'm Just Grateful — Elevation Worship (2025) John 1:16

    The song directly uses John’s distinctive expression for the continuing abundance of grace received through Christ.

  25. God I'm Just Grateful - Live — Elevation Worship (2025) John 1:16

    The opening uses John’s distinctive expression for the continual abundance of grace received through Christ.

  26. At The Altar — ELEVATION RHYTHM, Tiffany Hudson, Abbie Gamboa (2025) John 1:16

    The song directly adopts John’s repeated formulation for the abundant grace received through Christ.

  27. On Repeat / All To Him - Live — Hillsong Worship, Jad Gillies (2022) John 1:16

    The bridge uses John’s distinctive expression for the continually abundant grace received through Christ.

  28. At The Altar (acoustic) — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2024) John 1:16

    The song uses John’s distinctive expression for the successive and immeasurable abundance of grace received through Christ.

  29. A Million Chances — Jamie MacDonald (2024) John 1:16

    The chorus uses John’s distinctive expression for the continuing abundance of grace received through Christ.

  30. Still the King — Chris Tomlin (2025) John 1:29

    The song references 'the Lamb' in a way that evokes the imagery of Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb of God, which is a direct connection to the description found in John 1:29.

  31. Behold The Lamb Of God - Live — Hillsong Worship (2026) John 1:29

    The song directly quotes the phrase 'Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,' which is a clear reference to John the Baptist's proclamation about Jesus in the Gospel of John.

  32. Living By Grace — John Pape (2023) John 1:29

    The title given to Jesus identifies him with John the Baptist's declaration of Christ as God's sacrificial Lamb who bears away sin.

  33. Victory In the Lamb! — Josh Garrels (2025) John 1:29

    The repeated mention of 'the Lamb of God' in the song directly quotes the title attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John, emphasizing His sacrificial role.

  34. Lamb of God — Lurine Cato (2022) John 1:29

    The recurring title for Jesus identifies him with John the Baptist’s proclamation of Christ as the sacrificial Lamb who takes away sin.

  35. The Lamb (Alleluia) [Live] — Bethel Music, John Wilds (2025) John 1:29

    The phrase 'Behold the Lamb of God' directly quotes John 1:29, where John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb.

  36. Born A King — Rolling Hills Worship (2025) John 1:29

    The phrase 'Lamb of God' in the song evokes the imagery found in John 1:29, where Jesus is identified as the sacrificial lamb, emphasizing His role in salvation.

  37. Just As I Am — Tommee Profitt & Jon Reddick (2026) John 1:29

    The song references the 'Lamb of God,' a direct allusion to Jesus as the sacrificial lamb mentioned in John 1:29, emphasizing His role in atonement for sin.

  38. Name Above All Names — Circuit Rider Music & Olivia Stern (2025) John 1:29

    The title 'Lamb of God' directly connects to the imagery found in John, where John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world, highlighting His sacrificial role.

  39. Eu Vi Alguém Mais Belo - Ao Vivo — fhop music (2024) John 1:29

    The bridge directly repeats John the Baptist's designation of Jesus as the Lamb of God, turning his act of identification into a congregational proclamation.

  40. Cry Out (Live From Passion 2024) — Brett Younker & Passion (2024) John 1:29

    The song identifies Jesus as the Lamb who removes the world's sin, closely reproducing John the Baptist's declaration about Jesus.

  41. All Glory Forever - Live From Passion 2025 — Passion & Melodie Malone (2025) John 1:29

    The reference to 'the Lamb who takes away the sin of all' paraphrases John the Baptist's declaration about Jesus, highlighting His role in redemption.

  42. Lamb Of God — Kings Kaleidoscope & Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns (2025) John 1:29

    The song repeatedly uses John the Baptist’s distinctive identification of Jesus as God’s sacrificial lamb. Its surrounding language of sinlessness, sacrifice, and cleansing reinforces the reference.

  43. No Body (Live From Passion 2024) — Passion & Chidima (2024) John 1:29

    The opening identifies Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb who removes humanity’s sin, closely following John the Baptist’s declaration about Jesus.

  44. Highest — Matt Crocker (2025) John 1:29

    The bridge directly adopts John the Baptist’s identification of Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb who removes the world’s sin.

  45. Eastside — 1K Phew & Torey D'Shaun (2025) John 1:46

    The question about whether anything good can originate in Nazareth closely reproduces Nathanael's skeptical response upon hearing about Jesus' hometown.

  46. REPENT (feat. Hulvey) — Torey D'Shaun & Hulvey (2024) John 1:46

    The outro directly repeats Nathanael’s skeptical question about whether anything good could originate in Nazareth, then applies that prejudice to the artist’s own neighborhood.

  47. I WILL WAIT — Torey D'Shaun & Kimani Jones (2024) John 1:46

    The invitation associated with Philip’s response to Nathanael is repeated throughout the song, and the outro explicitly identifies John 1:46 as its source.

John 1 (King James Version)

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

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.

16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

24 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!

37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

50 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.