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God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there is salvation in no other, for there is not another name under heaven having been given among men, by which it behooves us to be saved." <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.” <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved.” <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].” <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people, and we must be saved by it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> No one else can save us. Indeed, we can be saved only by the power of the one named Jesus and not by any other person." <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Salvation is to be found through him alone; in all the world there is no one else whom God has given who can save us." <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> There is no salvation by anyone else, for there is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name [[under heaven]] given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And there is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved." <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And in no other is the great salvation to be found; for, in fact, there is no second name under Heaven that has been given among men through which we are to be saved." <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under Heaven that has been given among men, in which it is required of us to be saved.” <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there is salvation in no other, for there is not another name under heaven having been given among men, by which it behooves us to be saved." <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under the heaven that hath been given among men, in which it behoveth us to be saved.' <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And salvation is in no other: for neither is another name given under heaven among men, in which we must be saved.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there is no salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which it is necessary for us to be saved.” <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There is no salvation by any other man; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And there is no salvation in any other man, for there is no other name under Heaven given to the children of men by which it is necessary to receive life.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name given under heaven among men by which it behooveth us to he saved. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And there is no salvation in any other person: for there is no other name under heaven given unto men, whereby we must be saved.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And in no other is the great salvation to be found; for, in fact, there is no second name under Heaven that has been given among men through which we are to be saved." <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And in no one else is there salvation; for neither is there any other name under Heaven, that has been given among men, in Which we must be saved." <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we can be saved. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Peter and John Before the Council</a> …11This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ 12<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4991.htm" title="4991: sōtēria (N-NFS) -- Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.">Salvation</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">exists</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeni (Adj-DMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allō (Adj-DMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">else,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteron (Adj-NNS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">under</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dedomenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">given</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">men</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōthēnai (V-ANP) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">be saved.”</a> 13When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-13</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. / It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” ... <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-18</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. <a href="/isaiah/43-11.htm">Isaiah 43:11</a> I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a> And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” <a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a> I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">1 John 5:11-12</a> And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. <a href="/revelation/7-10.htm">Revelation 7:10</a> And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.is there.<a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42,43</a> And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead… <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.<a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15,16</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature… under.<a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5</a> And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.<a href="/genesis/7-19.htm">Genesis 7:19</a> And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.<a href="/job/41-11.htm">Job 41:11</a> Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/john/19-33.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/john/21-16.htm">Second</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Whereby</a> <a href="/acts/2-8.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Second</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Whereby</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Salvation exists in no one else The Greek word for "salvation" here is "sōtēria," which encompasses deliverance, preservation, and safety. In the context of Acts, it refers to the ultimate deliverance from sin and its consequences. The phrase "in no one else" underscores the exclusivity of salvation through Jesus Christ. Historically, this was a radical claim in a polytheistic society where many gods were worshipped. The apostles boldly proclaimed that salvation is found solely in Jesus, challenging the prevailing religious norms and affirming the Christian belief in the uniqueness of Christ as the sole mediator between God and humanity.for there is no other name The term "name" in the biblical context often signifies authority and character. The Greek word "onoma" implies more than just a label; it represents the essence and power of the person. In the ancient world, names held significant weight, often reflecting one's identity and authority. By stating "no other name," the apostles assert that Jesus' authority and character are unparalleled and divinely ordained. This declaration is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, emphasizing that Jesus alone embodies the power and authority necessary for salvation.under heaven This phrase indicates the universal scope of the message. "Under heaven" is a Hebraic expression meaning throughout the entire world. It signifies that the offer of salvation through Jesus is not limited to a specific group or nation but is available to all humanity. This universality is a key aspect of the Christian gospel, breaking down ethnic and cultural barriers and inviting all people to partake in the salvation offered by Christ.given to men The word "given" in Greek is "didōmi," which implies a gift or something granted. Salvation is portrayed as a divine gift, not something earned by human effort. The phrase "to men" (Greek: "anthrōpois") indicates that this gift is intended for all people, regardless of status or background. This reflects the grace of God, who offers salvation freely to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ.by which we must be saved The necessity of salvation is emphasized by the word "must" (Greek: "dei"), indicating an essential requirement. The phrase "be saved" (Greek: "sōthēnai") is in the passive voice, highlighting that salvation is an act of God upon the believer, not a human achievement. This underscores the Christian belief in the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, as it is only through Him that one can be reconciled to God. The apostles' message is clear: faith in Jesus is not just one option among many; it is the only path to eternal life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Neither is there salvation in any other.--Here the pregnant force of "hath been made whole," in <a href="/acts/4-9.htm" title="If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the weak man, by what means he is made whole;">Acts 4:9</a>, comes out; and St. Peter rises to its highest meaning, and proclaims a salvation, not from disease and infirmity of body, but from the great disease of sin. The Greek has the article before "salvation." That of which Peter spoke was the salvation which the rulers professed to be looking for.Given among men.--Better, that has been given. The words must be taken in the sense which Peter had learnt to attach to the thought of the Name as the symbol of personality and power. To those to whom it had been made known, and who had taken in all that it embodied, the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth was the one true source of deliverance and salvation. Speaking for himself and the rulers, Peter rightly says that it is the Name "whereby we must be saved." Where it is not so known, it rises to its higher significance as the symbol of a divine energy; and so we may rightly say that the heathen who obtain salvation are saved by the Name of the Lord of whom they have never heard. (Comp. <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm" title="Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.">1Timothy 4:13</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And in none other is there salvation for neither is there salvation in any other, A.V.; neither is there any other, etc., for there is none other, A.V.; that is given for given, A.V.; wherein for whereby, A.V. The eighteenth Article of Religion refers directly to this verse as proving that eternal salvation can be obtained only by the Name of Christ. <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Salvation σωτηρία (sōtēria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4991.htm">Strong's 4991: </a> Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. exists ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. no one οὐδενὶ (oudeni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. else, ἄλλῳ (allō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. there is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no οὐδὲ (oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. other ἕτερον (heteron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. name ὄνομά (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). heaven οὐρανὸν (ouranon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. given δεδομένον (dedomenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. men ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. which ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. we ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. be saved.” σωθῆναι (sōthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. 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