John 1:12-14 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:… When Philip Melanchthon was dying, he said aloud and distinctly to his surrounding friends, "I have those words of John concerning the Son of God, my Lord Jesus Christ, before me continually: 'The world received Him not; 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.'" (R. Besser, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: |