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John 3:4

John 3:4
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto thee,.... Explaining somewhat more clearly, what he before said:

except a…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

How can a man ... - It may seem remarkable that Nicodemus understood the Saviour literally, when the expression “to be…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

How can a man be born when he is old? - It is probable that Nicodemus was pretty far advanced in age at this time; and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 3:1-21

We found, in the close of the foregoing chapter, that few were brought to Christ at Jerusalem; yet here was one, a…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

when he is old He purposely puts the most impossible case; the words do not imply that he was an old man himself. It is…

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