John 1:12
John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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
What Does John 1:12 Mean?
John 1:12 is found in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Adoption, Identity, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 1:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 3:26“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”1 John 3:1“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”Ephesians 2:8“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”2 Corinthians 6:17“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,”Galatians 4:6“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”John 3:18“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”Matthew 10:40“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Colossians 2:6“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”1 John 5:12“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”Mark 16:16“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”Isaiah 56:5“Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.”Acts 16:31“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”Hosea 1:10“Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.”John 20:31“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”2 Peter 1:4“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”Matthew 12:21“And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.”1 John 3:23“And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”
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