John 3:3 - Compare All Versions

John 3:3 MSG (The Message)

Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.”

John 3:3 KJV (King James Version)

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:3 NCV (New Century Version)

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot be in God’s kingdom.”

John 3:3 ASV (American Standard Version)

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:3 NIV (New International Version)

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

John 3:3 NKJV (New King James Version)

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Jesus answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.”

John 3:3 NLT (New Living Translation)

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

John 3:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Jesus answered, “Nicodemus, listen to this eternal truth: Before a person can even perceive God’s kingdom, they must first experience a rebirth.”

John 3:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”