John 1:13

who were begotten, not from blood, nor from a will of flesh, nor from a will of man, but from God.

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In The King James Version

Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

In Context

12But as many as did accept him, to them he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name,

14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us. And we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Cross References

Genesis 25:28Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.

Genesis 27:33And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who then is he who has taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou came, and have blessed him? Yea, he shall be blessed.

Matthew 3:9And think not to say within yourselves, We have a father, Abraham. For I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

John 3:5Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to thee, If any man is not begotten from water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Romans 9:1I say the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience testifying to me in the Holy Spirit,

Romans 10:1Brothers, truly my heart's desire and my supplication to God for Israel is for salvation.

Matthew Henry on John 1:7-15

The Testimony of John Baptist; Christ's Incarnation. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as… Read the whole commentary →

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