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Bible verse
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:”
What it means
To all who receive Jesus and trust His name, He gives the astonishing right to become God's own children. This is not something we earn by good behavior or family line; it is a gift welcomed by faith. In Christ our deepest identity changes: no longer outsiders, but sons and daughters loved by the Father. Whatever the world says about us, this belonging cannot be taken away. The One who made all things stoops to call us His own, and receiving Him is the door into that new family.
John 1:12 at a glance
| Reference | John 1:12 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 1 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Galatians 3:26
- Romans 8:14
- 1 John 3:1
- 2 Corinthians 6:17-18
- Galatians 4:6
- John 3:18
- Matthew 10:40
- 1 John 5:12-13
- Colossians 2:6
- Isaiah 56:5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 1:12?
It is in John, in John 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 1:12?
Readers most often set it beside Galatians 3:26, Romans 8:14, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 1:12?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of John 1:12 more than we can. We bring you John 1:12, identity. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of John 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 1:12 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
