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A Non-Negotiable Requirement
Commentators stress that Jesus's words, "Ye must be born again," are not a suggestion but an absolute necessity for salvation. This applies to everyone, regardless of religious background or moral standing. As Charles Spurgeon notes, even someone from a long line of saints must be born again, because our natural birth only produces "flesh," which cannot enter God's spiritual kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On John 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
Marvel not. Wonder not. It is possible that Nicodemus in some way still expressed a doubt of the doctrine, and Jesus took occasion in a ve…
AT Robertson
On John 3:7
Marvel not (μη θαυμασηις). "Do not begin to wonder" (ingressive first aorist active subjunctive with μη), as clearly Nicodemus had…
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:7
19th Century
Bishop
You must be born again.—The laws of natural and spiritual generation have been stated as general truths, holding good for…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born ag…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:7
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 3:7
16th Century
Theologian
Wonder not. This passage has been tortured by commentators in various ways. Some think that Christ reproves the gross ignorance of Nicodem…
John Gill
On John 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
Marvel not that I said to you
, For Nicodemus was quite astonished, at this doctrine of the new birth; it was altogether new t…
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…