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John 3:9

John 3:9
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Jesus answered and said unto him,.... Upbraiding him with his continued and invincible ignorance, which was aggravated…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

How can these things be? - Nicodemus was still unwilling to admit the doctrine unless he understood it; and we have here…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

How can these things be? - Our Lord had very plainly told him how these things could be, and illustrated the new birth…

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

How can these things be? He is bewildered; there is no appearing not to understand, as in Joh 3:3. -Be," come to pass…

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