The Bible Toggle Dropdown
Find it!
Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book
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.

John 3:5 NIV
John 3:4 John 3 John 3:6
In Context Parallel Compare

Read John 3:5 Using Other Translations

KJV
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.

ESV
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

NLT
Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.

Videos on John 3:5

Does John 3:16 Give Christians Instruction on Befriending "Sinners"? Does John 3:16 Give Christians Instruction on Befriending "Sinners"?
What Should We Take away from Jesus's Conversation with Nicodemus in John 3? What Should We Take away from Jesus's Conversation with Nicodemus in John 3?
What's the Meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)? What's the Meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)?

John 3:5 Inspirational Images

John 3:16
John 3:16
John 3:16
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)