John 1:12

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} as many as{G3745} received{G2983}{(G5627)} him{G846}, to them{G846} gave he{G1325}{(G5656)} power{G1849} to become{G1096}{(G5635)} the sons{G5043} of God{G2316}, even to them that believe{G4100}{(G5723)} on{G1519} his{G846} name{G3686}:
Strong's King James
(12) Yet whoever received Him to them He gave the authority to become Elohim's children, the believers in His name.
The F.O.G*
[12] Yet to all who did welcome Him, to those who entrusted themselves to His name and authority, He gave the astonishing privilege of becoming God's true children - not just creatures, but beloved family members.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but as many as did receive him to them he gave authority to become sons of God—to those believing in his name,
Young's Literal Translation

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