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NASB | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. |
Subject: why is baptism important |
Bible Note: You are right, discussing the Word does bring better understanding. If any of our pet beliefs cannot be substantiated with the Word, throw’em out! As far as what Jesus meant when He spoke these words to Nicodemus in John 3:5, we do not need to go too far to find the answer. Just read the next verse! John 3:6 "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Ye must be born again! retxar |