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John 3:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 3:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 3:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 3:5
Christ explains the necessity of being 'born of water and of the Spirit' for entering God's kingdom. 'Water' likely refers to natural birth (amniotic fluid) or baptism as outward sign; 'Spirit' is the essential element—divine regeneration. The copulative 'and' suggests two distinct births: natural and spiritual. Without spiritual rebirth, mere physical existence or religious ritual is insufficient. This verse establishes salvation as God's work, not human achievement.
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Cross-References for John 3:5
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“and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness”
“having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“which now saves you-- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh”
“but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus”
“Jesus Christ; not with the water only”
“and streams on the dry ground. I will pour my Spirit on your seed”
“immerse} you in water for repentance”
“he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold”