John 3:4
"“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to..." — John 3:4 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes.
““How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!””John 3:4 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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John 3:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the John chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—
Jeremiah 29:2(This was after King Jehoiachin and the queen mother, the court officials and the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the artisans had gone into exile from Jerusalem.)
Psalms 27:10Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
Psalms 139:13For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
1 Thessalonians 2:7but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
1 Timothy 1:9We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,
1 Timothy 5:2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
2 Timothy 1:5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in John 3:4. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does John 3:4 mean?
"“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to..." — John 3:4 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of John 3:4?
John 3:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the John chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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