John 3:2-3

You Must Be Born Again

² This man came to Jesus _{1 j} by night and said to him, _k "Rabbi, _l we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do _m unless God is with him." ³ Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is _n born _o again ₂ he cannot _p see the kingdom of God."

1. Cross References
   John 12:42
   Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
   
2. Cross References
   John 1:38
   Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, "What are you seeking?" And they said to him, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?
   
3. Cross References
   John 9:29
   We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.
   Matthew 22:16
   And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 10:38
   How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
   John 5:36
   But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me.
   John 9:33
   If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.
   Acts 2:22
   Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know -
   
5. Cross References
   John 1:13
   Who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
   
6. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 5:17
   Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
   Galatians 6:15
   For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
   1 Peter 1:3
   Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
   1 Peter 1:23
   Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God.
   
7. Cross References
   John 3:36
   Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.