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John 3:6

Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.

John 3:6 · Berean Standard Bible

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John 3:6 in other translations

KJV King James Version

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

WEB World English Bible

That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

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In context

3 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.

7 Do not be amazed that I said, ‘You must be born again.’

8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

9 “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.

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