John 1:12

12 But those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God's children,

John 1:12 In-Context

10 The light was in the world, and the world came into being through the light, but the world didn't recognize the light.

11 The light came to his own people, and his own people didn't welcome him.

12 But those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God's children,

13 born not from blood nor from human desire or passion, but born from God.

14 The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.