John 3:27
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
Context
This verse from John Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Nicodemus comes by night; Jesus teaches that unless one is born of water and Spirit one cannot see the kingdom of God. 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should …
Other Translations
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.
John answered and said, `A man is not able to receive anything, if it may not have been given him from the heaven;
And this was John's answer: A man is unable to have anything if it is not given to him from heaven.
Cross References
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