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John 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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: power: or, the right, or, privilege”
John 1:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:12
This verse unveils the stunning privilege offered to all who receive Christ: they are given 'power to become the sons of God' (ἐξουσίαν τέκνα θεοῦ γενέσθαι). The word 'power' (ἐξουσία/exousia) means authority, right, or privilege—not merely ability but legitimate status. This is adoption language: those who receive Christ are granted the legal right and authority to be called and to become God's children. The verb 'become' (γενέσθαι/genesthai) indicates a real transformation—not merely being declared sons but actually becoming sons through spiritual rebirth. The phrase 'as many as received him...
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Cross-References for John 1:12
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“through faith in Christ Jesus.”
“these are children of God.”
“how great a love the Father has bestowed on us”
“'Come out from among them, and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.{Isaiah 52:11; Ezekiel 20:34,41},Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.,,,,,,,,”
“God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts”
“because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.”
“and he who receives me receives him who sent me.”
“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”
“the Lord”
“that shall not be cut off.”