John 1:12 nasb — But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

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"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,"

— John 1:12, NASB

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John 1 — Context

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There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

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He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.

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He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

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But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

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

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And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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John *testified about Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'"

John 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:12 say?
John 1:12 in the NASB reads: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,”
Where is John 1:12 in the Bible?
John 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 1:12.
What translation should I read John 1:12 in?
John 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 1:12?
John 1:12 reads (NASB): “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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