John 3:4 kjv — Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, an…

King James Version

"Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?"

— John 3:4, King James Version

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John 3 — Context

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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

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The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

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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.

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Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

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Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

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That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

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Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

John 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:4 say?
John 3:4 in the King James Version reads: “Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?”
Where is John 3:4 in the Bible?
John 3:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read John 3:4 in?
John 3:4 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 3:4?
John 3:4 reads (KJV): “Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?” 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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