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John 3:7

John 3:7
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The wind bloweth where it listeth,.... For ought any mortal can say, or do to the contrary: and so the Spirit of God is a free agent in regeneration; he works how, and where, and when he pleases; he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Marvel not - Wonder not. It is possible that Nicodemus in some way still expressed a doubt of the doctrine, and Jesus took occasion in a very striking manner to illustrate it.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 3:1-21

We found, in the close of the foregoing chapter, that few were brought to Christ at Jerusalem; yet here was one, a considerable one. It is worth while to go a great way for the salvation though but of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ye must The declaration is brought more closely home. In Joh 3:3; Joh 3:3Christ had made a very general statement, -except a man." He now shews that none are exempt from it. -Ye, the chosen people,…