784 B
784 B
In the beginning
This refers to the very earliest time before God created the heavens and the earth.
the Word
This refers to Jesus. Translate as "the Word" if possible. If "Word" is feminine in your language, it could be translated as "the one who is called the Word."
All things were made through him
This can be translated with an active verb. AT: "God made all things through him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
without him there was not one thing made that has been made
This can be translated with an active verb. AT: "God did not make anything without him" or "God made everything with him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)