15:47; Eph. (C) 20 For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Download the most popular Bible versions to use even when the Internet is unavailable. 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison. 25 Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to [d]purification (ceremonial washing). 34 (AO)For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit (AP)by measure. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a … 20 For (U)everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. John 3:3 The Greek for again also means from above; also in verse 7. (AR) The one who comes from heaven is above all. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 13 No one has gone up into heaven, but there is One who came down from heaven, the Son of Man [Himself—whose home is in heaven]. 33 Whoever receives His testimony has set his seal [of approval] to this: God is true [and he knows that God cannot lie]. (F) 30 He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. (AH) 23 Now John(AI) also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. (AK) 26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi,(AL) that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified(AM) about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”, 27 To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 2 (A)This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for (B)no one can do these signs that You do unless (C)God is with him.”, 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, (D)unless one is born [a]again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”, 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? John 3:3 - AMP - Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible (AG) 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 3:1 - 36 NOW THERE was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (a leader, an authority) among the Jews. 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, (AA)to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all (AB)are coming to Him!”, 27 John answered and said, (AC)“A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, ver 16, 36; Ge 15:6; Nu 14:11; Mt 27:42; Mk 1:15; Jn 1:7, 12; 2:23; 5:24; 7:38; 20:29; Ac 13:39; 16:31; Ro 3:22; 10:9, 10; 1Jn 5:1, 5, 10, Jn 6:29, 57; 10:36; 11:42; 17:8, 21; 20:21, Isa 53:11; S Mt 1:21; S Lk 2:11; 19:10; Jn 1:29; 12:47; S Ro 11:14; 1Ti 1:15; 2:5, 6; 1Jn 2:2; 3:5, Jn 16:24; 17:13; Php 2:2; 1Jn 1:4; 2Jn 12. Navigate by book, topic, passage, search and more. 18 Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because [b]he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him]. 32 What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true]. In fact, Nicodemus immediately misconstrued what Christ meant, understanding His analogy on a purely physical level, as another literal birth. 4:10, 11], Matt. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 2:8], John 3:16, 17; 6:47; Rom. that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. The Greek refers to an unsaved person who has made the decision not to believe in the Son, Jesus Christ, that is, not to accept the salvation offered by the Son and commit to follow Him. John 3. B. Phillips' translation of this passage shows striking perception: Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called "children of God" and that is not just what we are called, but what we are.This explains why the world will no more recognize us than it recognized Christ.Here and now, my dear friends, we are God's children. 5:8; Eph. (Y)And they came and were baptized. 19 This is the judgment [that is, the cause for indictment, the test by which people are judged, the basis for the sentence]: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the [c]darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. 1:5], [Rom. John 3:25 An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]. 21 But whoever practices truth [and does what is right—morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].”. (A) 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh [the physical is merely physical], and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 18 Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because [b]he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him]. 23 But John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, for there was an abundance of water there, and the people kept coming and being baptized. 21 But whoever practices truth [and does what is right—morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].”. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’(AN) 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. John 3:6 Or but spirit; John 3:7 The Greek is plural. (Z) 17 For God did not send his Son into the world(AA) to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. (C) 20 For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned. John 3:5 The Greek “kai” (“and”) may be rendered “even.” John 3:13 Some manuscripts add this phrase. 21:9, Matt. 25 Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to [d]purification (ceremonial washing). John 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) The New Birth. 7 Do not be surprised that I have told you, ‘You must be born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”. 1:23; 1 John 3:9], Ps. John 3:25 An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. 9:5; [Col. 1:17, 18], John 6:33; 1 Cor. Such a person stands condemned by God unless he changes his mind. 2:11, Deut. 18 (S)“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (D) 23 Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there; and people were coming and were being baptized— 24 for John had not yet been thrown into prison. [e](Q) 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness,(R) so the Son of Man must be lifted up,[f](S) 15 that everyone who believes(T) may have eternal life in him.”[g](U). John 3:8 The Greek for Spirit is the same as that for wind. AMP 1 John 3 Children of God Love One Another 1 See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. (A) 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh [the physical is merely physical], and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 13 (K)No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man [b]who is in heaven. The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him. All rights reserved. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. For no one could perform the signs(E) you are doing if God were not with him.”(F), 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been. 7 Do not be surprised that I have told you, ‘You must be born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”. And so we are! 6 That which is born of the flesh is (F)flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 24 (This was before John was put in prison. An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. 3 John Amplified Bible (AMP) You Walk in the Truth. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 11:27; Luke 10:22; John 5:20; [Heb. (D) 23 Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there; and people were coming and were being baptized— 24 for John had not yet been thrown into prison. 13 No one has ever gone into heaven(O) except the one who came from heaven(P)—the Son of Man. Who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know and are certain that You have come from God [as] a Teacher; for no one can do these signs (these wonderworks, these miracles--and produce the proofs) that You do unless God is with him. the Light has come into the world, and people loved the, comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 30 (AH)He must increase, but I must decrease. 14 Just as Moses lifted up the [bronze] serpent in the desert [on a pole], so must the Son of Man be lifted up [on the cross],(B) 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever]. “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 3 Now there was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (member of the Sanhedrin) among the Jews, 2 who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), we know [without any doubt] that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs [these wonders, these attesting miracles] that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.”, 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He who comes from heaven is above all. [a]”(G), 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. 33 He who has received His testimony (AN)has certified that God is true. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Read verse in New International Version 3 Now there was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (member of the Sanhedrin) among the Jews, 2 who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), we know [without any doubt] that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs [these wonders, these attesting miracles] that You do unless … 1:17; 1 John 5:10. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near (X)Salim, because there was much water there. 16 For God so loved(V) the world that he gave(W) his one and only Son,(X) that whoever believes(Y) in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 36 (AR)He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the (AS)wrath of God abides on him.”. 11 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, we speak only of what we [absolutely] know and testify about what we have [actually] seen [as eyewitnesses]; and [still] you [reject our evidence and] do not accept our testimony. All rights reserved worldwide. NASB change. 1 John 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) Children of God Love One Another 3 See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him. (F) 30 He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. Such a person stands condemned by God unless he changes his mind. 25 Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to # An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. The Greek word following "born," anothen—translated in our Bibles as "again," "anew," or "from above"—magnifies his puzzlement.It is this word that he questions when he asks, "How can a man be born when he is old? For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 135:7; Eccl. (AP) 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”[h]. John 3:26 George M. Lamsa, The New Testament. (AT) 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. John 3:13 Some manuscripts Man, who is in heaven; John 3:14 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. 15:47; Eph. 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know, and you do not believe, how will you believe. John 3:25 An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized. Jesus, God’s only Son, the One who is truly unique, the only one of His kind. John 3:16 James Moulton and George Milligan, The Vocabulary. (AB) 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned,(AC) but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 (G)The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. 12:5–8]; 1 Cor. (H) 35 The Father loves the Son and has given and entrusted all things into His hand. 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God [proclaiming the Father’s own message]; for God gives the [gift of the] Spirit without measure [generously and boundlessly]! 3 Now there was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (member of the Sanhedrin) among the Jews, 2 who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), we know [without any doubt] that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs [these wonders, these attesting miracles] that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.”, 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? John 3:3-4. but that the world might be saved through Him. teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know, and you do not believe, how will you believe. again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”. 9 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can these things be possible?” 10 Jesus replied, “You are the [great and well-known] teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know nor understand these things [from Scripture]? (G), 31 “He who comes from [heaven] above is above all others; he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks [about things] of the earth [his viewpoint and experience are earthly]. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 8:28; 12:34; 19:18, Rom. John 3 × Page Options . 31 The one who comes from above(AQ) is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. 1 John 3:1-2. and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 26 So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!” 27 John replied, “A man can receive nothing [he can claim nothing at all] unless it has been granted to him from heaven [for there is no other source than the sovereign will of God]. 24 For (Z)John had not yet been thrown into prison. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him. 32 And (AM)what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. 3. 32 What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true]. 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