John 3:7 Meaning
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Context Explained
5Jesus 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.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
9Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 3:3
This verse builds upon the previous teaching about the need for rebirth.
Romans 12:2
Paul encourages transformation of the mind, echoing the theme of spiritual rebirth.
Titus 3:5
Paul speaks of regeneration, connecting to the idea of being born again.
Source: John 3:7