John 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 21

¹ But there was a man from the Pharisees, Nicodemus his name, a ruler of the Jews.

² This one came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You have come as a teacher from God. For no one is able to do these miraculous signs which You do, except God be with Him.

³ Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, If one is not generated from above, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ teaches Nicodemus the necessity of regeneration. 14 Of faith in His death.

Key Greek Words

σαρκὸς carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561

οὐδεὶς any (man), aught, man G3762

μετ’ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326

λαλοῦμεν preach, say, speak (after) G2980

αἰώνιον eternal, for ever, everlasting G166

Cross-References

Numbers 21:9
Romans 5:8
1 John 4:9–10
Ephesians 2:8–9

People & Context

Nicodemus Visits by Night

Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, visits Jesus secretly and receives teaching about being generated from above and God's love for the world.

Timeline

Nicodemus Visits by Night

Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, visits Jesus secretly and receives teaching about being generated from above and God's love for the world.

John 3:1-21

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