Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
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: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
English Standard Version
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
The Message
But whoever did want him, who believed he was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves. These are the God-begotten, not blood-begotten, not flesh-begotten, not sex-begotten.
New King James Version
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
New Living Translation
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn! This is not a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan -- this rebirth comes from God.
John 1:12-13 In-Context
10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.
12Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-
13children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
15(John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, "This is the one I spoke about when I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' ")
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
Read all of John16 NIV
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.
Read all of 1John5 NIV
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
Read all of John3 NIV
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Read all of Psalm42 NIV
FAQs
John 1:12–13 Reminds Us We Were Ransomed
The reality that in Christ for all who receive Christ to believe in his name, we are children of God. We're born spiritually, not of blood or the will of the flesh or the will of man, but born of God.
What is the lesson learned in John 1:12? ›
God only gives the privilege of being his children to those who by personal faith receive Jesus as Lord and believe in who he is. They gain three huge benefits: They become children through a faith-relationship with Jesus. They become a member of God's family the moment they receive Christ into thier life.
What does John 1 13 born of God mean? ›
NLT John 1:13 They are reborn-- not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. GWN John 1:13 These people didn't become God's children in a physical way-from a human impulse or from a husband's desire to have a child. They were born from God.
What does John 12:13 mean? ›
Palm branches were ancient symbols of victory. The term hosanna was most famously used in Psalm 118:25–26, and means "save now!" It came to be a figure of speech praising God for deliverance, and it was said in support of a king or victor.
What is the message translation of John 1 13? ›
John 1:13 In-Context
12 But whoever did want him, who believed he was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves. 13 These are the God-begotten, not blood-begotten, not flesh-begotten, not sex-begotten.
What things are attributed to the word in John 1 1 13? ›
Jesus is referred to using the Greek word logos, meaning "the Word." This passage clearly describes Jesus as God, and co-creator with God the Father. These verses summarize Jesus' ministry and mission on Earth.
What does power mean in John 1 12? ›
Verse John 1:12. Gave he power — εξουσιαν, Privilege, honour, dignity, or right. He who is made a child of God enjoys the greatest privilege which the Divine Being can confer on this side eternity.
What is John chapter 1 telling us? ›
The meaning of John Chapter 1 is quite fascinating, as it encapsulates the importance of Jesus and establishes the fact that Christ has always been one with God. The bulk of the chapter, which is filled with beautiful proclamations about the core of the gospel, also speaks about John the Baptist.
What does John 12 teach us? ›
Jesus is telling us that we should honor Him, we should worship and adore Him whenever the opportunity presents itself. He is speaking about the extemporaneous nature of our worship. Mary did not put Jesus on her day timer, she did not have to schedule some time in her otherwise busy day specifically to honor Jesus.
What does Jesus reveal to us about God in John 1 18? ›
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. The New International Version translates the passage as: children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
Why does John repeat himself in 1 John 2 12 14? ›
As we said last week, when John repeats something, it's for emphasis. He really wants us to understand what he's saying. So, let's see three areas of encouragement that John will provide for us. John says in verse 12, “I am writing to you, little children,” and in verse 14, “I have written to you, children.”
What does John 13 teach us? ›
John tells us that Jesus has come from God and is going to God, and that God has put all things into Jesus' hands. Yet the one who has all things in his hands now uses his hands to wash feet. His power comes to expression in self-giving love (13:3-5).
What is the verse John 12 13? ›
12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! ” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!”
What is the prayer for John 12:13? ›
“Lord Jesus, help us keep our hearts and minds focused on you this week as we remember all you did in obedience to your Father for the sake of our salvation. Thank you. In your precious Name we pray, amen.
What does the word power mean in John 1:12? ›
It is interesting to note that, to those who exercised this faith, "He gave the power [right, authority, ability] to become the children of God" (verse 12). Only those who "see" and then "receive" Christ can enter into a relationship with God that results in nothing less than the creation of a new being. John W.
What does it mean to make the confession that Jesus is the Son of God? ›
When we make the good confession that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, we are accepting His authority (Matthew 28:18-20). Our authority is not Moses, or Elijah, or one of the prophets. We must listen to Jesus Christ (Matthew 17:5). We will be judged by Him and His Word at the Last Day (John 12:48; Acts 17:30-31).
What is the deeper meaning of John Chapter 1? ›
As we understand the meaning and significance of John 1:1, we learn that Jesus was always one with God as His Son. John 1:2-5 (NIV) continues, speaking deeper into the meaning of this reality and the idea that “Jesus is the Word.” Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
