John 3
Jesus and Nicodemus
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.
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.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
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. References Jesus: 1 Peter 3:21, 1 John 5:1. Kingdom: John 3:3. References God: John 1:13. Spirit: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 6:11. Parallel theme: Mark 16:16, Ephesians 5:26 +5
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Spirit: Psalms 51:10, Romans 8:13, 1 Corinthians 6:17. Parallel theme: Genesis 6:12, Job 14:4, 25:4, Romans 7:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:3, 1 John 3:9 +5
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
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. Spirit: Acts 4:31, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 12:11. Parallel theme: John 1:13, Psalms 107:25, 107:29, Ezekiel 37:9, Acts 2:2, 1 John 2:29 +4
9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Parallel theme: John 6:52, 6:60, Isaiah 42:16, Luke 1:34
10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
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. Parallel theme: John 1:18, 7:16, 8:14, 8:38, 12:49, 14:24, Isaiah 50:2, 53:1, 65:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4 +5
12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? Parallel theme: John 3:5, 3:8, Hebrews 5:11
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. Parallel theme: John 1:18, 3:31, 6:38, 6:42, 6:62, 13:3, Proverbs 30:4, Acts 2:34, Romans 10:6, 1 Corinthians 15:47 +5
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: References Moses: 2 Kings 18:4. Parallel theme: John 8:28, Psalms 22:16, Matthew 26:54, Luke 24:20, Acts 2:23
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Faith: John 3:15, 3:36, 6:40. References God: John 1:29, Romans 5:10. Love: Romans 5:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 1 John 4:19. Eternal Life: John 10:28. Parallel theme: Romans 8:32 +5
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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.
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. Light: John 1:4, 8:12. Love: John 12:43. Parallel theme: John 5:44, Luke 12:47, Romans 1:32, 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, 2 Peter 3:3 +4
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. Evil: John 7:7, 1 Kings 22:8. Light: Proverbs 4:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:17, Proverbs 1:29
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: 3 John 1:11. Truth: Ephesians 5:9, 1 John 1:6. Light: Psalms 119:105. Parallel theme: John 1:47, 5:39, Psalms 119:80, Hosea 14:8, Galatians 6:8, Colossians 1:29 +5
John the Baptist Exalts Christ
22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. Baptism: Luke 3:7
24 For John was not yet cast into prison. References John: Matthew 4:12, 14:3, Mark 6:17
25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
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. Witness: John 1:7, 1:15. Parallel theme: John 11:48, 12:19, Isaiah 45:23
27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).. References John: Matthew 21:25. Parallel theme: Numbers 17:5, Jeremiah 1:5, 17:16, Amos 7:15, Matthew 25:15, Mark 13:34, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 15:10, James 1:17 +5
28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
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. Parallel theme: John 16:24, Isaiah 54:5, Ezekiel 16:8, Hosea 2:19, Matthew 9:15, Luke 15:6, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Philippians 2:2, 1 John 1:4, Revelation 21:9 +5
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
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. Parallel theme: John 1:27, 6:33, 6:51, 8:23, Matthew 28:18, Romans 9:5, Hebrews 9:1, 1 Peter 3:22, 1 John 4:5, Revelation 19:16 +5
32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. Witness: John 3:11. Parallel theme: John 1:11, 15:15
33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is true. References God: John 6:27, Hebrews 6:17. Truth: 2 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 1:13. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 1:22
34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. by measure unto him. References God: Colossians 2:9. Spirit: John 15:26, Matthew 12:18, Luke 4:18, Acts 10:38, Romans 8:2. Parallel theme: John 1:16, 5:26, 7:16, Colossians 1:19 +5
35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
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. Faith: John 1:12, 5:24, Revelation 21:8. Judgment: Romans 5:9, Ephesians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 5:9. References God: John 3:3. Eternal Life: John 10:28. Parallel theme: John 8:51 +5