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That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
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Two Distinct Natures
Commentators stress that Jesus presents two completely separate realms. 'Flesh' refers to our natural, human life inherited from our parents, while 'Spirit' refers to a new, spiritual life. One cannot evolve into the other. Even the best human efforts or lineage can only produce 'flesh,' which is why a new, spiritual birth is absolutely essential.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That which is born of the flesh. To show the necessity of this change, the Savior directs the attention of Nicodemus to the natural condit…
That which is born (το γεγεννημενον). Perfect passive articular participle. The sharp contrast between flesh (σαρξ) and Spirit (πν…
19th Century
Anglican
The sense suggested for the last clause, In this manner is every one born who is of the Spirit, removes the necessity of finding something…
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Baptist
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. That…
Jesus asserted that the entrance into the kingdom of God that Nicodemus desired could not be achieved by legalism or outward conformity. It require…
16th Century
Protestant
That which is born of the flesh. By reasoning from contraries, He argues that the kingdom of God is shut against us, unless an entrance is…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That which is born of the flesh, is flesh Man by his natural birth, and as he is born according to the flesh of his natural pa…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist showed Christ’s power in relation to changes affecting nature;This is an allusion to t…
