John 3:5

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Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into the Kingdom of God!

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

Yeshua testified, "Amen, amen, I tell you, unless someone is born of water and of the Spirit (רוּחַ, Ruach) he cannot enter into the Kingdom of the Elohim."

The F.O.G

[5] Jesus explained patiently: "Let Me be very clear: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, they cannot enter God's kingdom. Jesus testified, ‘In firm truth I say, it is impossible for anyone to enter the Kingdom of Yahweh unless they are born of water and the Spirit.’

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Jesus answered, ‘Verily, verily, I say to thee, If any one may not be born of water, and the Spirit, he is not able to enter into the reign of God;

Young's Literal Translation

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