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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] |
Subject: Verses where water alone means baptism? |
Bible Note: The Latin Vulgate actually uses the words "Holy Spirit" instead of "Spirit." However, your conclusion doesn't eliminate other interpretations. Ephesians 5:26 is clearly metaphorical. It speaks of the application of the Word in cleansing, baptism isn't mentioned in the context at all. Titus 3:5 is speaking of regeneration, which is a something that God does on a spiritual level. Again, baptism isn't even mentioned. Is your interpretation of this verse (John 3:5) one that is required of you by Rome? If so, I apologize for provoking you and Dalcent by this question -- that wasn't my intent. I am seeking a more specifically Biblical interpretation rather than a traditional one. As I said to Dalcent, if we can find another passage where the word "water" alone is used in the same way then we can definitively conclude that Christ meant it to be baptism. If not, we will have to seek other ways to handle it. This would just be the easiest and the first step. |