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:
But everyone who welcomed him and believed in who he really was? He gave them the incredible privilege of becoming God's own children.
Believe in Jesus and you literally become part of God's family.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Gospel of John was written to present Jesus as the eternal Word of God who became human, emphasizing His role in creation and salvation. This verse comes from the prologue, which contrasts those who rejected Jesus with those who accepted Him, reflecting the early Christian experience of faith amidst Jewish and Roman cultural resistance. It underscores the inclusive offer of divine sonship to anyone who believes, a radical idea in a time when lineage and status were highly valued.
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