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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: what does the water refer to in john 3:5 |
Bible Note: Hi alanh, Welcome to the forum. Jesus was not baptized of the water and the Spirit., for there is a difference between the Spirit descending upon Him and baptism. John the baptist was baptizing with water in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, but the Scriptures say that this One will baptize with *holy *spirit and fire. There is a difference to my mind between being baptized and having the Spirit come upon someone. The Spirit came upon Jesus in the form of a dove or as a dove would land, but Jesus was the One who baptized with holy spirit, the word of truth, the gospel message, proclaiming light and the kingdom of God. So I would say that John 3:4 is speaking about being born from above, verse 5 is talking about being born of water and spirit, and verse 6 is talking about the difference between being born of the flesh and being born of the spirit. Your thoughts are welcomed. From the heart, Ray |