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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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Albert Barnes
On John 3:6
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 3:6
That which is born (το γεγεννημενον). Perfect passive articular participle. The sharp contrast between flesh (σαρξ) and Spirit (πν…
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:6
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:6
Jesus asserted that the entrance into the kingdom of God that Nicodemus desired could not be achieved by legalism or outward conformity. It require…
John Calvin
On John 3:6
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 3:6
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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…