Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. New Living Translation They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. English Standard Version who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. Berean Standard Bible children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. Berean Literal Bible who were born not of blood, nor of will of flesh, nor of will of man, but of God. King James Bible Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. New King James Version who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. New American Standard Bible who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God. NASB 1995 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. NASB 1977 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Legacy Standard Bible who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. Amplified Bible who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]. Christian Standard Bible who were born, not of natural descent, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible who were born, not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God. American Standard Version who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Contemporary English Version They were not God's children by nature or because of any human desires. God himself was the one who made them his children. English Revised Version which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation These people didn't become God's children in a physical way-from a human impulse or from a husband's desire [to have a child]. They were born from God. Good News Translation They did not become God's children by natural means, that is, by being born as the children of a human father; God himself was their Father. International Standard Version who were born, not merely in a genetic sense, nor from lust, nor from man's desire, but from the will of God. Majority Standard Bible children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. NET Bible --children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband's decision, but by God. New Heart English Bible who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Webster's Bible Translation Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Weymouth New Testament who were begotten as such not by human descent, nor through an impulse of their own nature, nor through the will of a human father, but from God. World English Bible who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwho were begotten, not of blood, nor of will of flesh, nor of will of man, but of God. Berean Literal Bible who were born not of blood, nor of will of flesh, nor of will of man, but of God. Young's Literal Translation who -- not of blood nor of a will of flesh, nor of a will of man but -- of God were begotten. Smith's Literal Translation They were not born of bloods, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Catholic Public Domain Version These are born, not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. New American Bible who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God. New Revised Standard Version who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThose who are not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Those who had not been born of blood, nor of the desire of the flesh, nor of the desire of a man, but of God. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwho were begotten, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Godbey New Testament who were born not of bloods, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Haweis New Testament who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Mace New Testament a birth which they had not from circumcision, nor from the constitution of the body, nor the institution of man, but from God. Weymouth New Testament who were begotten as such not by human descent, nor through an impulse of their own nature, nor through the will of a human father, but from God. Worrell New Testament who were born, not of bloods, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Worsley New Testament who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Witness of John…12But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— 13children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. 14The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.… Cross References John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. / Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. Romans 9:16 So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Galatians 4:29 At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now. 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. 1 Corinthians 4:15 Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Matthew 16:17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Isaiah 43:7 everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” Treasury of Scripture Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. were. John 3:3,5 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God… James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. 1 Peter 1:3,23 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, … not. John 8:33-41 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? … Matthew 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Romans 9:7-9 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called… nor of the will of the. Genesis 25:22,28 And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD… Genesis 27:4,33 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die… Romans 9:10-16 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; … nor of the will of man. Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Romans 9:1-5 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, … Romans 10:1-3 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved… of God. John 3:6-8 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit… Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 1 John 2:28,29 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming… Jump to Previous Begotten Birth Blood Born Children Decision Descent Desire Flesh Human Husband's Impulse Natural NatureJump to Next Begotten Birth Blood Born Children Decision Descent Desire Flesh Human Husband's Impulse Natural NatureJohn 1 1. The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.15. The testimony of John. 39. The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael children The term "children" in this context refers to those who have become part of God's family through spiritual rebirth. The Greek word used here is "τέκνα" (tekna), which emphasizes the relationship and connection to God as a parent. This highlights the intimate and personal nature of the believer's relationship with God, contrasting with a mere legal or formal association. In the broader biblical narrative, being called "children of God" signifies a transformation and adoption into a divine family, underscoring the grace and love bestowed upon believers. born not of blood nor of the desire or will of man but born of God Greek [children]οἳ (hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. born ἐγεννήθησαν (egennēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. blood, αἱμάτων (haimatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. nor οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] desire θελήματος (thelēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. will θελήματος (thelēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. of man, ἀνδρὸς (andros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. but [born] ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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