The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies but he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

The Son is the exact likeness of God, who can’t be seen. The Son is first, and he is over all creation.

All things were created in him. He created everything in heaven and on earth. He created everything that can be seen and everything that can’t be seen. He created kings, powers, rulers and authorities. All things have been created by him and for him.