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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: How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? |
Bible Note: There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. Romans 3:11 (NKJV) "none...seeks." 'See Ps. 14:2. This verse clearly implies that the world's false religions are fallen man's attempts to escape the true God -- not to seek Him. Man's natural tendency is to seek his own interests (compare Phil. 2:21), but his only hope is for God to seek him (John 6:37, 44). It is only as a result of God's work in the heart that anyone seeks Him (Ps. 16:8; Matt. 6:33).' (MacArthur Study Bible, John MacArthur, Word Publishing, 1997) Grace and peace, Kalos |