John 1:12 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 12 However, as many as did receive him,+ to them he gave authority to become God’s children,+ because they were exercising faith in his name;+ Romans 8:23 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 23 Not only that, but we ourselves also who have the firstfruits,+ namely, the spirit, yes, we ourselves groan+ within ourselves, while we are earnestly waiting for adoption as sons,*+ the release from our bodies by ransom. 2 Corinthians 6:18 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 18 “‘And I shall be a father to YOU,+ and YOU will be sons and daughters to me,’+ says Jehovah* the Almighty.”+
12 However, as many as did receive him,+ to them he gave authority to become God’s children,+ because they were exercising faith in his name;+
23 Not only that, but we ourselves also who have the firstfruits,+ namely, the spirit, yes, we ourselves groan+ within ourselves, while we are earnestly waiting for adoption as sons,*+ the release from our bodies by ransom.
18 “‘And I shall be a father to YOU,+ and YOU will be sons and daughters to me,’+ says Jehovah* the Almighty.”+