But as many as received him — Jews or Gentiles; that believe on his name — That is, on him. The moment they believe, they are sons; and because they are sons, God sendeth forth the Spirit of his Son into their hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
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John 1:12
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he powerb to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: