John 1:12 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of John 1:12 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

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:

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American Standard Version (ASV)

But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:

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World English Bible (WEB)

But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but as many as did receive him to them he gave authority to become sons of God--to those believing in his name,

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

but as many as received him, to them gave he [the] right to be children of God, to those that believe on his name;

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

But as many as receiued him, to them he gaue prerogatiue to be the sonnes of God, euen to them that beleeue in his Name.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

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,

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