9 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1John 3:1 — 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.
• 2Chr 8:9 — But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.
• Gal 4:3 — Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
• Gal 4:7 — Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
• Gal 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
• Gal 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
• Gal 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
• Heb 2:14 — Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil
• John 1:12 — 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 8:36 — If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.