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John 1:10-12

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

10. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12. 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:

John 1:10-12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 1:10

Theological / Devotional

In the world. That is, among men. See on v. 9.

Made by him. See on v. 3.

Knew him not. That is, “the world” did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, “the true Light.” Not only so; it rejected and crucified Him. See on v. 11.

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