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:

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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:

CPDV

Yet whoever did accept him, those who believed in his name, he gave them the power to become the sons of God.

ERV

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:

NHEB

But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name,

SMT

And as many as received him, he gave them authority to be the children of God, to them believing on his name:

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:12

ButG1161ConjunctionasmanyasG3745 receivedG2983Verb himG846tothemG846gaveheG1325Verb powerG1849Noun FemininetobecomeG1096VerbthesonsG5043Noun NeuterofGodG2316Noun MasculineeventothemthatbelieveG4100Verb onG1519Preposition hisG846 nameG3686Noun Neuter

Commentary for John 1:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 1:12

Summary

Believers gain status through trusting Jesus

Event

Jesus grants authority to believers

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD