Here are 21 Bible verses about sonship from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible (King James Version), sorted from most to least relevant.
1 Corinthians 2:12 KJV
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Galatians 4:5 KJV
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Romans 8:14 KJV
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
John 1:12 KJV
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 8:16 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:
1 John 3:1 KJV
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Galatians 4:6 KJV
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Romans 8:23 KJV
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
1 Timothy 1:2 KJV
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
John 8:35 KJV
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Mark 1:1 KJV
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
Galatians 3:26 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Romans 9:4 KJV
For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:29 KJV
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
2 Corinthians 1:22 KJV
And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Romans 8:15 KJV
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
1 Corinthians 15:24 KJV
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Ephesians 1:5 KJV
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
Galatians 4:30 KJV
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Galatians 4:7 KJV
Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.
Romans 1:4 KJV
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
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