Devine Scripture

John 1:12

John chapter 1 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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:

Context

v.11He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not.

v.12This passage

v.13who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 12:21

    And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.

  • Galatians 3:26

    For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.

  • John 11:52

    and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.

  • 1 John 3:1

    Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

  • 2 Peter 1:4

    whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

  • Colossians 2:6

    As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,