John 1:13

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

Revised Version 1895

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 received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on 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 did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.

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

Matthew 3:9and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

John 3:5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Romans 9:1I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Ghost,

Romans 10:1Brethren, my heart’s desire and my supplication to God is for them, that they may be saved.

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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