John 1:12 — King James Version← Study notes
“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:”
John 1:12 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · John 1:1216 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on John 1:12
When He said that the world knew Him not, he c referred to the times of the old dispensation, but what follows H has reference to the time of his preaching; He came to his own.
By his own, understand either the world, or Judea, which He had chosen for His inheritance.
But if none at all received, none will be saved. For no one will be saved, but he who received Christ at His coming; and therefore he adds, As many as received Him.
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