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John 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
John 3:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 3:4
Nicodemus's question—'How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?'—reveals confusion about Jesus' meaning. He takes 'born again' literally, which seems absurd. Yet his question opens the door for deeper explanation. Nicodemus represents intelligent people who struggle with spiritual categories. Physical rebirth is impossible; that's precisely Jesus' point—spiritual rebirth requires divine intervention, not human effort.
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Cross-References for John 3:4
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“for they are foolishness to him”
“but to us who are saved it is the power of God.”
“Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew,{The word translated anew here and in John 3:7 (anothen) also means again and from above.} he can't see the Kingdom of God.”
“Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. From where then have you that living water?,The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?,,,,,,,,”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you don't have life in yourselves.,Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.,,,,,,,,”
“when they heard this”