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John 3:5-8

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 3:5-8

Romans 8:2 - because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:2 Click to read the verse Romans 8:2

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

Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22

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

Hebrews 10:22 - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts spri... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22

Galatians 4:29 - At that time the son born in the ordinary way persecuted the son born by the power of the Spiri... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:29

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

Luke 13:24 - “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ente... Click to read the verse Luke 13:24 Click to read the verse Luke 13:24

Ezekiel 36:25 - I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your imp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25

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

2 Corinthians 1:20 - For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:20

1 Peter 1:2 - who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2

1 Corinthians 6:11 - And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Peter 3:21 - and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:21

Ephesians 5:26 - to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:26

1 Corinthians 12:13 - For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13

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 13:8 - “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have ... Click to read the verse John 13:8 Click to read the verse John 13:8

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 5:6 - This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6

Ezekiel 36:25-27 - I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your imp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25-27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25-27

John 3:3 - In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ... Click to read the verse John 3:3 Click to read the verse John 3:3

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

Acts 3:19 - Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may... Click to read the verse Acts 3:19 Click to read the verse Acts 3:19

Matthew 28:19 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:19

1 Corinthians 2:12 - We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may unders... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:12

Titus 3:4-7 - But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-7

Mark 16:16 - Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Click to read the verse Mark 16:16 Click to read the verse Mark 16:16

Luke 13:3 - I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Click to read the verse Luke 13:3 Click to read the verse Luke 13:3

Luke 13:5 - I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” Click to read the verse Luke 13:5 Click to read the verse Luke 13:5

Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11

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

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

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

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

Acts 8:36 - As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is wa... Click to read the verse Acts 8:36 Click to read the verse Acts 8:36

Isaiah 44:3-4 - For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Sp... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3-4

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

Mark 10:23 - Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdo... Click to read the verse Mark 10:23 Click to read the verse Mark 10:23

2 Corinthians 5:17-18 - 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 5:17-18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

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

John 1:33 - I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The... Click to read the verse John 1:33 Click to read the verse John 1:33

Acts 2:38 - Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the f... Click to read the verse Acts 2:38 Click to read the verse Acts 2:38

Matthew 5:20 - For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20

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

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

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

Ephesians 2:4-10 - But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4-10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4-10

1 John 5:6-8 - This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6-8