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NASB | John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name-- [Is 56:5] |
Subject: "even" is confusing. |
Bible Note: I agree with Hank. Not without purpose did the translators of the KJV, the NASB and others use italics to clarify the meaning of various passages. Try this: in the KJV or NASB, read a few passages, omitting the italicized word, and note whether the presence or absence of the italicized word significantly alters the meaning. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes, not always, a more literal meaning will be ascertained by the omission of italics. . . . For example, when Jesus tells the Pharisees, "I am [he]," they accused him of blasphemy. Why? Because Jesus was literally saying, "I am," which is the name of the LORD, the word [he] having been supplied by the translators. . . . To all of us I would like to point out, if you will take the time to read the introduction to whatever translation you use, you will note that often the format or principles of interpretation are explained for the reader. Having this information will give you a better understanding of that translation as you read and study it. |