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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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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What this verse means

Receiving Jesus comes with a new family status: the right to be called children of God.

A short prayer

Lord, I receive You. Let me live today as Your child.

Read in context — John 1

10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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

14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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