John 1:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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:

Literal

But as many as received Him, He gave to them authority to become children of God—to those believing in His name,

Latin

Quotquot autem receperunt eum, dedit eis potestatem filios Dei fieri, his qui credunt in nomine ejus:

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

John 1:12

People can follow the light and join God's family only when God spiritually renews them (3:1–17).
People must believe in Christ to become children of God (12:35–36).

John 1:1–18

The start of this introduction might be a poem or hymn sung by early Christians (1:1–5).

The themes of this introduction of the Gospel of John prepare readers for the story that follows:

The arrival of the light in the world.
The rejection of the light.
The gift of new life given by the light to those who believed in him.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist “Belief” in the Gospel of John Darkness and Light Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Following Jesus God’s Word Miracles The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature The Unknown God The Word

Related verses

Galatians 3:26
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
2 Corinthians 6:17–18
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
John 3:18
Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
1 John 5:12–13
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
Colossians 2:6
Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
Isaiah 56:5
I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.
John 20:31
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
2 Peter 1:4
Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cerinthus Child Children of God Faith God As Father Incarnation John, Gospel of Life Light Logos Messiah Poetry, Biblical Power Renewal, Regeneration Sons and Daughters of God Stoicism, Stoics Witness

Topics

Accepting Christ Adoption is Through Christ Adoption: A Privilege of Saints Adoption: New Birth Connected With Adoption: Spiritual Becoming a Christian Being a Kid Being Gay Being in Christ Born Again Child of God Children of God Faith in Christ Faith: Through It Is: Adoption Free Will God's Children How to Get Saved Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name|: Faith Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him Leaving Home Relaxing The New Birth: Connected with Adoption Titles and Names of Saints: Sons of God Who Am I in Christ Who I Am

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