12 But to all those who accepted him and trusted in him, he gave the right to become God’s children. 13 These are the children born not in the usual way, not as the result of human desire or a father’s decision, but born of God. 14 The Word became human and lived among us, and we saw his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only1:14. Literally, "only begotten." This refers to position and uniqueness rather than birth. Son, full of grace and truth.
18 While no one has ever seen God, God the one and only, who is close beside the Father, has shown us what God is like.1:18. Or "has made him known."