Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 1:3

"All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made." — John 1:3 (ASV)

The word “made” (GK 1181) means “became” rather than “constructed.” The visible universe with all its complexity owes its origin to the creative mind and power of God. Apart from his Word, existence is impossible (Hebrews 1:2).