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The Spirit is Essential
Regardless of the debate over the word "water," commentators unanimously agree that the core of Jesus' message is the absolute necessity of being "born of the Spirit." This is a supernatural, internal transformation of the heart and will, accomplished by the Holy Spirit. Scholars affirm this spiritual birth is the non-negotiable requirement for entering God's kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On John 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
Be born of water. By water, here, is evidently signified baptism. Thus the word is used in Ephesians 5:26 and Titus 3:5.…
AT Robertson
On John 3:5
Of water and the Spirit (εξ υδατος κα πνευματος). Nicodemus had failed utterly to grasp the idea of the spiritual birth as essenti…
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
It is believed that the rendering adopted agrees with the whole context, and gives a fuller sense to the words of the great Teacher.
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
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? Jesus answere…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:5
In response, Jesus repeated his solemn assertion and expanded on it with reference to water and Spirit. What did Jesus mean by “water” and “Spirit”…
John Calvin
On John 3:5
16th Century
Theologian
Unless a man be born of water. This passage has been explained in various ways. Some have thought that the two parts of regeneration are d…
John Gill
On John 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say to you
Explaining somewhat more clearly, what he before said:
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Matthew Henry
On John 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, and therefore came in the night. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemit…