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John 1

John 1:13

The Witness of John · John 1:6–13
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Translations

Modern
…children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.
Traditional
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Literal
…who were born not of blood, nor of will of flesh, nor of will of man, but of God.
Latin
…qui non ex sanguinibus, neque ex voluntate carnis, neque ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati sunt.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.

Notes

John 1:13

born of God: People can escape the darkness only by God’s grace (see 8:12; 12:35–36, 44–46).

John 1:1–18

The start of this introduction might be a poem or hymn sung by early Christians (1:1–5).

The themes of this introduction of the Gospel of John prepare readers for the story that follows:

  • The arrival of the light in the world.

  • The rejection of the light.

  • The gift of new life given by the light to those who believed in him.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cerinthus God As Father Incarnation John, Gospel of Logos Messiah Poetry, Biblical Renewal, Regeneration Stoicism, Stoics Witness

Topics

Adoption: New Birth Connected With Adoption: Spiritual Free Will Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning The New Birth: Connected with Adoption The New Birth: Effected by God