John 3:27

John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

John answered, “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.

World English Bible (WEB)

John{G2491} answered{G611}{(G5662)} and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, A man{G444} can{G1410}{(G5736)}{G3756} receive{G2983}{(G5721)} nothing{G3762}, except{G3362} it be{G5600}{(G5753)} given{G1325}{(G5772)} him{G846} from{G1537} heaven{G3772}.

Strong's King James

(27) John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it's been given him from above."

The F.O.G

[27] John answered, "A person can receive only what heaven gives them.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

John answered and said, ‘A man is not able to receive anything, if it may not have been given him from the heaven;

Young's Literal Translation

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John 3:27

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John 3:27