John 3:5
Jesus said in answer, Truly, I say to you, If a man's birth is not from water and from the Spirit, it is not possible for him to go into the kingdom of God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
6That which has birth from the flesh is flesh, and that which has birth from the Spirit is spirit.
Cross References
Ezekiel 36:25And I will put clean water on you so that you may be clean: from all your unclean ways and from all your images I will make you clean.
Matthew 5:20For I say to you, If your righteousness is not greater than the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never go into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 28:19Go then, and make disciples of all the nations, giving them baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
Luke 13:3I say to you, It is not so: but if your hearts are not changed, you will all come to the same end.
Luke 13:24Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.
John 3:3Jesus said to him, Truly, I say to you, Without a new birth no man is able to see the kingdom of God.
Matthew Henry on John 3:2-22
Christ's Interview with Nicodemus. 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. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time… Read the whole commentary →