John 1:13

who were begotten, not by blood, nor by the desire of the flesh, nor by the will of a man, but by God.

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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 receive Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe into His name:

14So the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we observed His glory, glory of an Only-begotten, from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:9and don't even think to say within yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as father,’ for I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

John 3:5Jesus answered: “Most assuredly I say to you, unless someone is begotten by water and Spirit he is not able to enter the kingdom of God.

Romans 9:1I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying with me in the Holy Spirit—

Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is for their 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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