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¹ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
There was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
named G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
Nicodemus G3530 (Νικόδημος) — victorious among his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite
G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
a ruler G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
of the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah

² the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
by night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Rabbi G4461 (ῥαββί) — my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
thou art G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
a teacher G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
miracles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
miracles G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
doest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

³ Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
Except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
be born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
again G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew
he cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

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

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Nicodemus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Nicodemus G3530 (Νικόδημος) — victorious among his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite
saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
be born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
when he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
old G1088 (γέρων) — aged
G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
can he G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
enter G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
the second time G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
mother’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
mother’s G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
womb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
womb G2836 (κοιλία) — a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

⁵ Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
Except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
Except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
be born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
he cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
enter G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

⁶ That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
That which is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

⁷ Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Marvel G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
I said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
be born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
again G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew

⁸ The wind bloweth where it will, and thou hearest the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
The wind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
The wind G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
bloweth G4154 (πνέω) — to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
where G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
it listeth G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
thou hearest G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
the sound G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the sound G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
canst G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
tell G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
whence G4159 (πόθεν) — from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
it cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
whither G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
it goeth G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
one that is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

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

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Nicodemus G3530 (Νικόδημος) — victorious among his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite
answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

¹⁰ Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou the teacher of Israel, and understandest not these things?

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
a master G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
a master G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
knowest G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

¹¹ Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that which we know, and bear witness of that which we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
We speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
we do know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
testify G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
we have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
ye receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
witness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
witness G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)

¹² If I told you earthly things and ye believe not, how shall ye believe if I tell you heavenly things?

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
I have told G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
you G4771 (σύ) — thou
earthly things G1919 (ἐπίγειος) — worldly (physically or morally)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ye believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
shall ye believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
I tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
heavenly things G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky

¹³ And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
hath ascended up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
came down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
which is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

¹⁴ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
lifted up G5312 (ὑψόω) — to elevate (literally or figuratively)
the serpent G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the serpent G3789 (ὄφις) — a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
even so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
be lifted up G5312 (ὑψόω) — to elevate (literally or figuratively)

¹⁵ that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
should G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
he gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
only begotten G3439 (μονογενής) — only-born, i.e. sole
Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
should G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)

¹⁷ For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
condemn G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
might be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

¹⁸ He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
is G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
condemned G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
is condemned G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he hath G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
of the only begotten G3439 (μονογενής) — only-born, i.e. sole
Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

¹⁹ And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
the condemnation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the condemnation G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
is come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively)
rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
because G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…

²⁰ For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
one that doeth G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
evil G5337 (φαῦλος) — "foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively) wicked
hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
the light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
should be reproved G1651 (ἐλέγχω) — to confute, admonish

²¹ But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
he that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
the light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
may be made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
wrought G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

²² After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
After G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
of Judæa G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
he tarried G1304 (διατρίβω) — to wear through (time), i.e. remain
with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…

²³ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
baptizing G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Ænon G137 (Αἰνών) — Ænon, a place in Palestine
near G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
to Salim G4530 (Σαλείμ) — Salim, a place in Palestine
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
there was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
they came G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
were baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…

²⁴ For John was not yet cast into prison.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
John G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
not yet G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
prison G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
prison G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), lite…

²⁵ There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purifying.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
there arose G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
a question G2214 (ζήτησις) — a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its theme
between G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
John’s G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
and G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
about G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
purifying G2512 (καθαρισμός) — a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation

²⁶ And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
they came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
John G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Rabbi G4461 (ῥαββί) — my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
he G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
that was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
beyond G4008 (πέραν) — through (as adverb or preposition), i.e. across
Jordan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Jordan G2446 (Ἰορδάνης) — the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine
to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
barest witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
baptizeth G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

²⁷ John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
A man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
it be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

²⁸ Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
yourselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
bear G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
me G1473 (ἐγώ)
witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
I said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
I G1473 (ἐγώ)
am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
the Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
him G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

²⁹ He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He that hath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
the bride G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the bride G3565 (νύμφη) — a young married woman (as veiled), including a betrothed girl; by implication, a son's wife
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
the bridegroom G3566 (νυμφίος) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
the friend G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the friend G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
of the bridegroom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of the bridegroom G3566 (νυμφίος) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
which standeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
which standeth G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
rejoiceth G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
greatly G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
because G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
of the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of the G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
bridegroom’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
bridegroom’s G3566 (νυμφίος) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
my G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
joy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
is fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…

³⁰ He must increase, but I must decrease.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
increase G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
I G1473 (ἐγώ)
decrease G1642 (ἐλαττόω) — to lessen (in rank or influence)

³¹ He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is of the earth, and of the earth he speaketh: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He that cometh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
from above G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
above G1883 (ἐπάνω) — up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
he that is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
he that is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
earthly G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
earthly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
earthly G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
speaketh G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

³² What he hath seen and heard, of that he beareth witness; and no man receiveth his witness.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
he hath seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
he testifieth G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
receiveth G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)

³³ He that hath received his witness hath set his seal to this, that God is true.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that hath received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
hath set to his seal G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not concealing)

³⁴ For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for he giveth not the Spirit by measure.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
he whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
hath sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
speaketh G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
the words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
giveth G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
measure G3358 (μέτρον) — a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)

³⁵ The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
The Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
into G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)

³⁶ He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
he that believeth not G544 (ἀπειθέω) — to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
shall G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
the wrath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons