John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:

But {G1161} as many as {G3745} received {G2983} him {G846}, to them {G846} gave he {G1325} power {G1849} to become {G1096} the sons {G5043} of God {G2316}, even to them that believe {G4100} on {G1519} his {G846} name {G3686}:

But to as many as did receive him, to those who put their trust in his person and power, he gave the right to become children of God,

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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Cross-References

  • Galatians 3:26 (145 votes)

    For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

  • Romans 8:14 (125 votes)

    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

  • 1 John 3:1 (99 votes)

    ¶ Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:17 (69 votes)

    Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you,

  • 2 Corinthians 6:18 (69 votes)

    And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

  • Galatians 4:6 (64 votes)

    And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

  • John 3:18 (56 votes)

    He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.