John 3:7

"You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’..." — John 3:7 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.

“You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’”

John 3:7 (NIV)

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John 3:6

Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

John 3:8

The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

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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 3:7 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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John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Psalms 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

Ephesians 2:8

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Psalms 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”

John 3:15

that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.”

Romans 8:24

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in John 3:7. 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.