John 3:10 nasb — Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?

NASB

"Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?"

— John 3:10, NASB

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John 3 — Context

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"Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'

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"The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit."

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Nicodemus said to Him, "How can these things be?"

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Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?

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"Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony.

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"If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?

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"No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man.

John 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:10 say?
John 3:10 in the NASB reads: “Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?”
Where is John 3:10 in the Bible?
John 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 10.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:10.
What translation should I read John 3:10 in?
John 3:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:10?
John 3:10 reads (NASB): “Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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