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John 3:3-8 Jesus and Nicodemus

3 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”

5 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Cross References for John 3:3-8

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John 1:5 - The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. Click to read the verse John 1:5 Click to read the verse John 1:5

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

John 8:34 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Click to read the verse John 8:34 Click to read the verse John 8:34

Galatians 6:15 - Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:15

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

John 1:51 - He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascendin... Click to read the verse John 1:51 Click to read the verse John 1:51

John 3:12 - I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I s... Click to read the verse John 3:12 Click to read the verse John 3:12

1 John 3:9 - No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:9

John 12:40 - “He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, ... Click to read the verse John 12:40 Click to read the verse John 12:40

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

John 6:53 - Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink... Click to read the verse John 6:53 Click to read the verse John 6:53

John 6:26 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous s... Click to read the verse John 6:26 Click to read the verse John 6:26

1 Peter 1:23 - For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:23

1 John 5:18 - We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:18

Numbers 5:22 - May this water that brings a curse enter your body so that your abdomen swells and your thigh w... Click to read the verse Numbers 5:22 Click to read the verse Numbers 5:22

John 3:11 - I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still ... Click to read the verse John 3:11 Click to read the verse John 3:11

Ephesians 2:1 - Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1

John 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, fo... Click to read the verse John 3:36 Click to read the verse John 3:36

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

Deuteronomy 29:4 - But to this day the Lord has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears tha... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:4

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17

Jeremiah 5:21 - Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:21

Matthew 21:43 - “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:43

John 13:16 - I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than th... Click to read the verse John 13:16 Click to read the verse John 13:16

Matthew 16:17 - Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, b... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17

1 John 2:29 - If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born o... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:29

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

1 Peter 1:23-25 - For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:23-25 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:23-25

John 1:13 - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. Click to read the verse John 1:13 Click to read the verse John 1:13

Romans 8:8 - Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:8 Click to read the verse Romans 8:8

John 3:5 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of... Click to read the verse John 3:5 Click to read the verse John 3:5

John 10:1 - The Shepherd and His Flock “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by t... Click to read the verse John 10:1 Click to read the verse John 10:1

Luke 10:9 - Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ Click to read the verse Luke 10:9 Click to read the verse Luke 10:9

Matthew 19:23 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23

John 5:19 - Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can d... Click to read the verse John 5:19 Click to read the verse John 5:19

Mark 14:18 - While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:18 Click to read the verse Mark 14:18

Matthew 13:11-16 - He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but n... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11-16 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11-16

1 John 5:1 - Faith in the Son of God Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and ever... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1

John 3:5-6 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of... Click to read the verse John 3:5-6 Click to read the verse John 3:5-6

James 1:17-18 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, ... Click to read the verse James 1:17-18 Click to read the verse James 1:17-18

2 Corinthians 1:19-20 - For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was n... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19-20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19-20

John 3:4 - “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time ... Click to read the verse John 3:4 Click to read the verse John 3:4

John 3:7 - You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ Click to read the verse John 3:7 Click to read the verse John 3:7