John 3:27

Updated: June 3, 2025
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John answered, “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.
World English Bible (WEB)
John{G2491} answered{G611}{(G5662)} and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, A man{G444} can{G1410}{(G5736)}{G3756} receive{G2983}{(G5721)} nothing{G3762}, except{G3362} it be{G5600}{(G5753)} given{G1325}{(G5772)} him{G846} from{G1537} heaven{G3772}.
KJV with Strongs
(27) John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it's been given him from above."
The F.O.G
John answered, "A person can receive only what Heaven gives them.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
John answered and said, ‘A man is not able to receive anything, if it may not have been given him from the heaven;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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