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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: does one need to be baptised to be saved |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! Thanks for the response my friend, even if it did include a bad pun! ;-) I have no problem with your interpetation at all. I also would have no problem with seeing the phrase as a reference to physical birth. The only reason I responded was because I have read some commentaries that make it sound as though physical birth is a 'loony' option! :-) But, I think a good case can be made for it from the context. The only position I cannot accept is that the phrase refers to baptism! :-) There simply isn't any reference to baptism in this passage whatsoever. Just as a side note, have you ever wondered why the phrase 'born from above' was translated as 'born again'? :-( I never have figured that one out! Keep up the excellent work, I enjoy both your's and your wife's posts. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |