John 3:6–7
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3:6What is born of the flesh is flesh,13 and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 3:7Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must all14 be born from above.’15
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- 13 What is born of the flesh is flesh, i.e., what is born of physical heritage is physical. (It is interesting to compare this terminology with that of the dialogue in John 4, especially 4:23, 24.) For John the “flesh” (σάρξ, sarx) emphasizes merely the weakness and mortality of the creature—a neutral term, not necessarily sinful as in Paul. This is confirmed by the reference in John 1:14 to the Logos becoming “flesh.” The author avoids associating sinfulness with the incarnate Christ.
- 14 “All” has been supplied to indicate the plural pronoun in the Greek text.
- 15 Or “born again.” The same Greek word with the same double meaning occurs in v. 3.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’
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KJV 1900King James Version
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
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