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

γεννάω generated, born G1080

ἄνωθεν from above G509

πνεῦμα the Spirit G4151

πιστεύω believe G4100

ἀγαπάω loved G25

αἰώνιος everlasting G166

Cross-References

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

People & Context

Jesus

Teaches Nicodemus on regeneration and faith; baptizes in Judea with His disciples

Nicodemus

A Pharisee and ruler of the Jews who comes to Jesus by night questioning how one is born again

John the Baptist

Baptizing at Aenon; declares he is not the Christ and that Jesus must increase while he decreases

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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