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John 3:5
New King James Version
John 3:5
New King James Version
5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, (A)unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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John 3:5
New International Version
John 3:5
New International Version
5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.(A)
John 3:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
John 3:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Jesus answered, “I assure you: Unless someone is born(A) of water and the Spirit,[a](B) he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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- John 3:5 Or spirit, or wind; the Gk word pneuma can mean wind, spirit, or Spirit, each of which occurs in this context.
John 3:5
English Standard Version
John 3:5
English Standard Version
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born (A)of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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