29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 34 # Deut. 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 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. 3 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. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. John 7:38. Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? John 3:5. JOHN'S REBUKE OF HEROD. The Spirit sends his influences where, and when, on whom, and in what measure and degree, he pleases. 3 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. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire Bible, John 3:16. Ask awakened consciences, ask damned sinners, they will tell you, that how charming soever the allurements of sin may be, at the last it bites like a serpent. 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. Here is God's love in giving his Son for the world. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemites. In this observe the deadly and destructive nature of sin. Jesus Christ came to save us by pardoning us, that we might not die by the sentence of the law. (1-21) The baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. And here is the great gospel benefit, that whoever believes in Christ, shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 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. The love of God is shed abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost, and is become the commanding principle of his actions. The wind bloweth where it listeth for us; God directs it. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. We cannot otherwise expect any benefit by Christ; it is necessary to our happiness here and hereafter. No stronger expression could have been chosen to signify a great and most remarkable change of state and character. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. 29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. 53:1, 3; John 3:11; 15:15 what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. What does it signify though we have food to eat in plenty, and variety of raiment to put on, if we are not born again? But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he … How great is the sin of unbelievers! 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? 19, 20. My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. Christ's stating of the doctrine and the necessity of regeneration, it should seem, made it not clearer to Nicodemus. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This one-sentence summary of the gospel is the most famous portion of Christian Scripture, and probably the most often-memorized and often-quoted portion of any holy text in human history. 1 John 3:18 KJV. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” 39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Here is gospel, good news indeed. 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John's Rebuke of Herod. We must have a new nature, new principles, new affections, new aims. It is also probable that Christ had reference to the ordinance of baptism. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. John 3:13 Some manuscripts Man, who is in heaven; John 3:14 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. 28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. Referring to Him as "Rabbi" was a gesture of respect. God is the "HE THAT IS," and heaven is the dwelling-place of his holiness. such passages as Luke 11:13, and in this Gospel John 14:16; John 15:26), we shall still interpret the words in the sense which our version gives. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? The teaching on the born-again doctrine—found primarily in John 3 but expanded by Paul, Peter, and John in later writings—has been prone to misunderstanding since Jesus Christ spoke to Nicodemus about it nearly two thousand years ago. 3:4; 1 John 5:10 has certified that God is true. 18:18; John 7:16 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit # John 1:16 by measure. 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. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? So long as he continues under a load of unforgiven guilt, there can be little else than slavish fear of God; but when his doubts are done away, when he sees the righteous ground whereon this forgiveness is built, he rests on it as his own, and is united to God by unfeigned love. Everlasting life could only be had by faith in Him, and might be thus obtained; whereas all those, who believe not in the Son of God, cannot partake of salvation, but the wrath of God for ever rests upon them.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. John 4:38 (King James Version) Deuteronomy 1:8 (Read all of Deuteronomy 1 ) Behold , I have set the land before you : go in and possess the land which the Lord The wrath of God now fastens upon them; and their own hearts condemn them. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. The wicked world keep as far from this light as they can, lest their deeds should be reproved. 1, 2. John 3:1-8. And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:34, KJV: "For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him." 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. Notice that verse 38 defines the term "Rabbi" for the reader, something John does often in this gospel. Barnes's John 7:38 Bible Commentary He that believeth on me - He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. John 3:15 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21. He that believeth on me Which explains what is meant by coming to Christ, and drinking; for these acts are no other than for a man to go out of himself to Christ, and live by faith on him, and his grace. By our first birth we were corrupt, shapen in sin; therefore we must be made new creatures. if after a few mornings and evenings spent in unthinking mirth, carnal pleasure, and riot, we die in our sins, and lie down in sorrow? 23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. (1-21) The baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. But he acknowledged his ignorance, which shows a desire to be better informed. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. What does it signify though we are well able to act our parts in life, in every other respect, if at last we hear from the Supreme Judge, "Depart from me, I know you not, ye workers of iniquity? John 7:38 KJV. The words of Jesus were the words of God; he had the Spirit, not by measure, as the prophets, but in all fulness. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Sinful works are works of darkness. Luke 2 Luke 4 Luke 3:38 New King James Version (NKJV) 38 the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. Christ is plainly set forth to us in the gospel. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We are shapen in iniquity, which makes it necessary that our nature be changed. Not that all those, and those only, that are baptized, are saved; but without that new birth which is wrought by the Spirit, and signified by baptism, none shall be subjects of the kingdom of heaven. Bible Language English. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. He desires to know what the will of God is, and to do it, though against his own worldly interest. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. If, however, we remember that John the Baptist is the speaker, and that he had seen “the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon Him” (see Note on Matthew 3:16, and comp. John 3:8 The Greek for Spirit is the same as that for wind. 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. 34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. He did not talk with Christ about state affairs, though he was a ruler, but about the concerns of his own soul and its salvation, and went at once to them. This new birth is from heaven, ch. The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit is compared to water. Behold and wonder, that the great God should love such a worthless world! A good man acts truly and sincerely in all he does. #11-13|, shows the folly of those who make these things strange unto them; and it recommends us to search them out. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? It is then further explained by the Lord Jesus. He has said, Look and be saved, look and live; lift up the eyes of your faith to Christ crucified. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. Question: "Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?" We have here a notice of Christ's two distinct natures in one person, so that while he is the Son of man, yet he is in heaven. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. KJV: King James Version . Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Though the causes are hidden, the effects are plain, when the soul is brought to mourn for sin, and to breathe after Christ. John 3:34 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 3:34, NIV: "For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit." 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. There is also a condemnation grounded on their former guilt; they are open to the law for all their sins; because they are not by faith interested in the gospel pardon. 3 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. 36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. How great is the misery of unbelievers! Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. Read verse in King James Version And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, … Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. Thus the things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to the natural man. John 3:1-21.NIGHT INTERVIEW OF NICODEMUS WITH JESUS. The knowledge of this must be from above, and can be received by faith alone. John 3:28 Context. New King James Version (NKJV) Though he has been a great sinner, yet he is not dealt with according to what his sins deserve. Version. A change in his whole character and conduct has taken place. Jesus Christ is every way able to reveal the will of God to us; for he came down from heaven, and yet is in heaven. What Christ speak, Nicodemus misunderstood, as if there had been no other way of regenerating and new-moulding an immortal soul, than by new-framing the body. John 6 John 8 John 7:37-38 King James Version (KJV) 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. It springs from the enmity of the heart of man to God, from love of sin in some form. "But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison,"--Luke iii. Version. John 3:4; John 7:38 Read chapter in King James Version. Here, also, is the great gospel duty, to believe in Jesus Christ. See the powerful remedy against this fatal malady. It is not wrought by any wisdom or power of our own, but by the power of the blessed Spirit. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? Cancel. When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more … 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. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a subject to which the world is very averse; it is, however, the grand concern, in comparison with which every thing else is but trifling. 31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. John 3:34, ESV: "For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure." Preached May 15, 1853. He whom we offended is our Peace, and the way of applying for a cure is by believing. The same word signifies both the wind and the Spirit. 33 He who has received His testimony # Rom. 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. John and Andrew are very cautious towards Jesus. CHAPTER 3. And until we have grace to do this, we shall not be cured, but still are wounded with the stings of Satan, and in a dying state. New book: finding faith and motivation to lose weight. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons … "22-36 John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Christ is hated, because sin is loved. 32 And # Is. 34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. To which what follows is a great encouragement; as the Scripture hath said: Something is wrong, whereby such a life begins as shall last for ever. John 6:38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:6 Or but spirit; John 3:7 The Greek is plural. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemites. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. Living Water 37 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. John knew that Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God, while he was a sinful, mortal man, who could only speak about the more plain subjects of religion. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Our Saviour spoke of the necessity and nature of regeneration or the new birth, and at once directed Nicodemus to the source of holiness of the heart. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. It could not be saved, but through him; there is no salvation in any other. Many think that cannot be proved, which they cannot believe. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. #1:13|, and its tendency is to heaven. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. From all this is shown the happiness of true believers; he that believeth in Christ is not condemned. 36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. As the scripture hath said - This is a difficult expression, from the fact that no such expression as follows is to be found literally in the Old Testament. (22-36)1-8 Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. Birth is the beginning of life; to be born again, is to begin to live anew, as those who have lived much amiss, or to little purpose. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. they are condemned already; which speaks a certain condemnation; a present condemnation. Asking Jesus where He was staying suggests that John and Andrew didn't expect to talk much with Him, right then and there. John 3 King James Version << John 2 | John 3 | John 4 >> Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” (22-36) Commentary on John 3:1-8 (Read John 3:1-8) Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. God having given him to be our Prophet, Priest, and King, we must give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. 31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. KJV: King James Version . Answer: As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Perhaps no other doctrine more clearly exposes the effectiveness and thoroughness of Satan's deception of the whole world (Revelation 12:9).Jesus plainly states in John 3:13, "No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of man who is in heaven." King James Version (KJV), KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. John 3:36 Context. Cancel. What member of the Jewish ruling council questions Jesus about the meaning of being born again? Unbelief is a sin against the remedy. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? We must be entirely different from what we were before, as that which begins to be at any time, is not, and cannot be the same with that which was before. Christ's discourse of gospel truths, ver. He shows the Author of this blessed change. God so loved the world; so really, so richly. If any so far slight either their disease by sin, or the method of cure by Christ, as not to receive Christ upon his own terms, their ruin is upon their own heads. We are not to marvel at this; for, when we consider the holiness of God, the depravity of our nature, and the happiness set before us, we shall not think it strange that so much stress is laid upon this. Our works are good when the will of God is the rule of them, and the glory of God the end of them; when they are done in his strength, and for his sake; to him, and not to men. John 3:8 Context 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and ofthe Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and so saving it. On the other hand, renewed hearts bid this light welcome. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he … He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Jesus Christ came to save us by healing us, as the children of Israel, stung with fiery serpents, were cured and lived by looking up to the brazen serpent, #Nu 21:6-9|. can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. And though now he came by night, yet afterward he owned Christ publicly. Read also the doom of those that would not know Christ. John 3:13. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It means that something is done in us, and for us, which we cannot do for ourselves. John 3:3 The Greek for again also means from above; also in verse 7. In fact, Nicodemus immediately misconstrued what Christ meant, understanding His analogy on a purely physical level, as another literal birth. God sent One to save us, that was dearest to himself; and shall he not be dearest to us? Bible Language English. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. If they had not hated saving knowledge, they would not sit down contentedly in condemning ignorance. 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