John 1:12 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order)Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God's children. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBut to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name–[Isa. 56:5.] See the chapterAmerican 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: See the chapterCommon English BibleBut those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God’s children, See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionYet whoever did accept him, those who believed in his name, he gave them the power to become the sons of God. See the chapter |