John 3:11 cpdv — Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not acce…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony. "

— John 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 3 — Context

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The Spirit inspires where he wills. And you hear his voice, but you do not know where he comes from, or where he is going. So it is with all who are born of the Spirit.”

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Nicodemus responded and said to him, “How are these things able to be accomplished?”

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Jesus responded and said to him: “You are a teacher in Israel, and you are ignorant of these things?

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Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony.

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If I have spoken to you about earthly things, and you have not believed, then how will you believe, if I will speak to you about heavenly things?

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And no one has ascended to heaven, except the one who descended from heaven: the Son of man who is in heaven.

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And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so also must the Son of man be lifted up,

John 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 3:11 say?
John 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony. ”
Where is John 3:11 in the Bible?
John 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 11.
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 3:11.
What translation should I read John 3:11 in?
John 3:11 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 3:11?
John 3:11 reads (CPDV): “Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony. ” 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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