Comfort for the Dying
John 1:12-14
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:…


When Philip Melanchthon was dying, he said aloud and distinctly to his surrounding friends, "I have those words of John concerning the Son of God, my Lord Jesus Christ, before me continually: 'The world received Him not; 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.'"

(R. Besser, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
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:

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:




Christ Must be Received
Top of Page
Top of Page