A correct understanding of these verses hinges on appreciating what "the Word" means in this context. It cannot refer directly to a person, because a person cannot be "with God" and yet be God at the same time.
Kuelewa kwa usahihi mistari hii kunahusiana na kukubali nini maana ya"Neno"lenyewe. Halimtaji mtu moja kwa moja, kwa sababu mtu hawezi kuwa"na Mungu"halafu awe ni Mungu wakati huo huo.