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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: Hi jg8ball, Jesus is either God or He is "a good man". John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me." So, one has to believe in God before you can receive Him. John 14:8, "Philip said to Him, 'Show us the Father, and it is enough for us.' Jesus said to him, 'Have I been so long with you, and [yet] you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how do you say, 'Show us the Father'?" From the heart,Ray |