You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 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! 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 2:16; [1 John 4:9, 10; Rev. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 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. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 30:4; Acts 2:34; Rom. John 3:15 Some manuscripts add this phrase. 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]? 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know,(M) and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. [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). 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. 11 (I)Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and (J)you do not receive Our witness. John 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) The New Birth. All rights reserved. 21:9, Matt. 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. 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? 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. A A A A A; A Meeting With Nicodemus . (H) 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. 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. 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. (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. He cannot enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born, can he?” 5 Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard,(AS) but no one accepts his testimony. (F) 30 He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. 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. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”, 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (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. teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know, and you do not believe, how will you believe. but that the world might be saved through Him. 17 (R)For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 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. 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].”. (N) 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? 4:10, 11], Matt. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. (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. 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them (W)and baptized. 2:9, Matt. 24 (This was before John was put in prison. 1:21; Phil. 28:18; John 1:15, 27; 13:13; Rom. 1 John 3 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 3 See what [[ a]an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 16 “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 25 Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to [d]purification (ceremonial washing). John 3:19 See note 1:5. 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? 32 And (AM)what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 11:27; Luke 10:22; John 5:20; [Heb. 2:8], John 3:16, 17; 6:47; Rom. (AT) 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. (AO) The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”, 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, (E)unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 1 John 3:1-2. 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. Such a person stands condemned by God unless he changes his mind. 1:23; 1 John 3:9], Ps. )(AJ) 25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. 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.”. 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized. “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? 33 Whoever receives His testimony has set his seal [of approval] to this: God is true [and he knows that God cannot lie]. 33 Whoever receives His testimony has set his seal [of approval] to this: God is true [and he knows that God cannot lie]. 15:47; Eph. 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. 6:15; Titus 3:5; James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3 × Page Options . John 3:5 The Greek “kai” (“and”) may be rendered “even.” John 3:13 Some manuscripts add this phrase. (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. 28 You yourselves are my witnesses that I stated, ‘I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed),’ but, ‘I have [only] been sent ahead of Him [as His appointed forerunner and messenger to announce and proclaim His coming].’(E) 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens to him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Used by permission. Such a person stands condemned by God unless he changes his mind. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, (AD)‘I am not the Christ,’ but, (AE)‘I have been sent before Him.’ 29 (AF)He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but (AG)the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. 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. 2:4; 2 Thess. 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 person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 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. And so we are! 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been (V)done in God.”. “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. John 3:8 The Greek for Spirit is the same as that for wind. KJV change ... AMP change. (AR) The one who comes from heaven is above all. (F) 30 He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. (I) 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[c] must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. 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. 37:9; 1 Cor. (AW) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,(AX) but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. [a]”(G), 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. Download the most popular Bible versions to use even when the Internet is unavailable. 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? (AD) 19 This is the verdict: Light(AE) has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. John 3:3 The Greek for again also means from above; also in verse 7. AMP 3 John 1 You Walk in the Truth 1 The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved and esteemed Gaius, whom I love in truth. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 13 No one has ever gone into heaven(O) except the one who came from heaven(P)—the Son of Man. 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]. 35 (AQ)The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. 10 Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? 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.”. Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. 16 (P)For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten (Q)Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 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]. 5:4; [James 1:17; 1 Pet. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 8:28; 12:34; 19:18, Rom. Nicodemus grasps that Jesus is speaking of a birth. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. 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. 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. 20 For (U)everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 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. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 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. [John 1:13; Gal. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Read verse in New International Version John 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) The New Birth. (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. John 3:20-21 New King James Version (NKJV). 32 What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true]. And so we are! John 3:6 Or but spirit; John 3:7 The Greek is plural. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. John 3:19 See note 1:5. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete. 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized. 6 That which is born of the flesh is (F)flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 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]. (AL)He who comes from heaven is above all. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been. but that the world might be saved through Him. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a … 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. All rights reserved worldwide. (H) 35 The Father loves the Son and has given and entrusted all things into His hand. 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 3:26 George M. Lamsa, The New Testament. All rights reserved. 25 Therefore there arose a controversy between some of John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to purification. 1:5], [Rom. (Y)And they came and were baptized. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally. 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]! Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. 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]! unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 36. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 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. 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]. 24 For (Z)John had not yet been thrown into prison. 32 What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true]. 1:17; 1 John 5:10. John 3:3 - AMP - Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible 9:5; [Col. 1:17, 18], John 6:33; 1 Cor. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”[d](J), 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,”(L) said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? He cannot enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born, can he?” 5 Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God. (I) 36 He who believes and trusts in the Son and accepts Him [as Savior] has eternal life [that is, already possesses it]; but he who does not believe the Son and chooses to reject Him, [disobeying Him and denying Him as Savior] will not see [eternal] life, but [instead] the wrath of God hangs over him continually.”(J), 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus(A) who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. (AF) 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, an 11:5; Ezek. and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:16 James Moulton and George Milligan, The Vocabulary. 3. In fact, Nicodemus immediately misconstrued what Christ meant, understanding His analogy on a purely physical level, as another literal birth. Jesus, God’s only Son, the One who is truly unique, the only one of His kind. “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so, For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten. 5:25, 27]; Rev. 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]. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 10:6; 1 Cor. (B) 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi,(C) we know(D) that you are a teacher who has come from God. 34 For the one whom God has sent(AU) speaks the words of God, for God[i] gives the Spirit(AV) without limit. 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! John 3:15 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21. 19 And this is the condemnation, (T)that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 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. He who comes from heaven is above all. 5:8; Eph. 1 John 3:1 AMP 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! 14 (L)And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so (M)must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever (N)believes in Him should [c]not perish but (O)have eternal life. John 3:13 Some manuscripts Man, who is in heaven; John 3:14 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21. 3 John Amplified Bible (AMP) You Walk in the Truth. And so we are! teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know, and you do not believe, how will you believe. 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