John 1:17 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order)

God gave the Law through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For while the Law was given through Moses, grace (unearned, undeserved favor and spiritual blessing) and truth came through Jesus Christ. [Exod. 20:1.]

American Standard Version (1901)

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Common English Bible

as the Law was given through Moses, so grace and truth came into being through Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the law was given though Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.