In the opening phrase, the Word is described as being in the ____ and the ____ was with God.

• A. End; Spirit
• B. Beginning; Word
• C. Beginning; Spirit
• D. Creation; Son

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the identity and pre-existence of the Word as described in John's opening. The verse states that the Word already exists at the very start: “In the beginning was the Word.” That sets the time as the beginning, echoing Genesis and signaling that the Word has no start in time. It also says the Word “was with God,” which shows the Word is in relationship with God in a distinct way—the Word is not merely with creation but with God Himself. This establishes a distinction within the Godhead while also setting up the later claim that the Word is God. So the blanks fill as: Beginning; the Word. This helps you see why the Word is presented as pre-existent and in fellowship with God, a foundation for understanding who Jesus is in the Gospel of John.