John 3:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 Jesus said to him, “Truly, truly, I tell you, a person cannot see the kingdom of God [i.e., enter it. See verse 5], unless he is born from above.” [Note: The words “from above” are also used in verse 31, but in this place they could also mean “again,” or “anew” and refer to the source of a person’s second birth]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. See the chapterCommon English Bible3 Jesus answered, “I assure you, unless someone is born anew, it’s not possible to see God’s kingdom.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version3 Jesus responded and said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one has been reborn anew, he is not able to see the kingdom of God." See the chapter |