John 3:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into the Kingdom of God!
World English Bible (WEB)
Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)}, Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto thee{G4671}, Except{G3362} a man{G5100} be born{G1080}{(G5686)} of{G1537} water{G5204} and{G2532} of the Spirit{G4151}, he cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} enter{G1525}{(G5629)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.
KJV with Strongs
Yeshua testified, "Amen, amen, I tell you, unless someone is born of water and of the Spirit (רוּחַ, Ruach) he cannot enter into the Kingdom of the Elohim."
The F.O.G
Jesus explained patiently: "Let Me be very clear: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, they cannot enter God's kingdom.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus answered, ‘Verily, verily, I say to thee, If any one may not be born of water, and the Spirit, he is not able to enter into the reign of God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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