1:1 This is what we proclaim to you: ¹  what was from the beginning, ²  what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our hands have touched (concerning the word of life – 1:2 and the life was revealed, and we have seen and testify and announce ³  to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us). ⁴  1:3 What we have seen and heard we announce ⁵  to you too, so that ⁶  you may have fellowship ⁷  with us (and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ).

ground it will no longer yield ²  its best ³  for you. You will be a homeless wanderer ⁴  on the earth.” 4:13 Then Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment ⁵  is too great to endure! ⁶