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.
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The new birth
John 3:3–8 records Jesus’ words concerning being born again. Study the dialogue, its addressees, and its immediate context before extending an interpretation.
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Nicodemus
John identifies Nicodemus as a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. His appearances include the night visit, a question about lawful judgment, and the burial of Jesus.
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Works of John Bunyan — Volume 01 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-04382
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 01 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-06993
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-00723
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-01358
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-06121
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 · Bunyan, John, 1628-1688; Offor, George, 1787-1864 [Editor] · p-06145
The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit · Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer), 1856-1928 · p-00098
The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit · Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer), 1856-1928 · p-00100
The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit · Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer), 1856-1928 · p-00183
The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian faith · Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer), 1856-1928 · p-00330
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