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NASB | John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:5 Jesus answered, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God. [Ezek 36:25-27] |
Bible Question: If, has been suggested, that the reference to "water" in this verse means baptism. Do we have any other passages in scripture where the word "water" by itself means baptism? |
Bible Answer: Doc, First of all, water is not "by itself" in John 3:5, it is connected to the Spirit in the Greek syntax as well as in the English by "and". I think Ephesiand 5:26 is the answer to your question, but I will not hold my breath waiting for agreement. John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Eph 5:26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, Emmaus |