John 1:12 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 12 However, to all who did receive him, 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 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.
12 However, to all who did receive him, 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.