John 1:1–18: The Word Made Flesh
John opens his Gospel by placing the Word before creation, with God and as God, and then says that Word became flesh and lived among us. The eternal Son entered human history, and those who receive him are given the right to become God's children.
John 1:1–14: The Word Was God
John opens his Gospel by placing the Word with God and calling the Word God, then says that same Word became flesh and lived among us. The passage answers the question about Jesus being God before it ever names him.