John 1:13 “children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born…”

John 1:13

children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

World English Bible

who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

American Standard Version

who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Which are borne not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of ye wil of man, but of God.

Darby Translation

who have been born, not of blood, nor of flesh's will, nor of man's will, but of God.

Young's Literal Translation

who — not of blood nor of a will of flesh, nor of a will of man but — of God were begotten.

Bible in Basic English

Whose birth was from God and not from blood, or from an impulse of the flesh and man's desire.

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Cross references

“were”

James 1:18 1 John 3:9 1 Peter 1:23 1 Peter 1:3 1 John 5:4 1 John 4:7

James 1:18 · BSB

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

1 John 3:9 · BSB

Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.

1 Peter 1:23 · BSB

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

1 Peter 1:3 · BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 John 5:4 · BSB

because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.

1 John 4:7 · BSB

Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

“not”

Matthew 3:9 John 8:33–41 Romans 9:7–9

Matthew 3:9 · BSB

And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

John 8:33–41 · BSB

“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?”

Romans 9:7–9 · BSB

Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

“nor of the will of the”

Genesis 25:22 Genesis 27:33 Genesis 25:28 Genesis 27:4 Romans 9:10–16

Genesis 25:22 · BSB

But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD,

Genesis 27:33 · BSB

Isaac began to tremble violently and said, “Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him—and indeed, he will be blessed!”

Genesis 25:28 · BSB

Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Genesis 27:4 · BSB

Then prepare a tasty dish that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before I die.”

Romans 9:10–16 · BSB

Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.

“nor of the will of man”

Philippians 2:13 1 Corinthians 3:6 Romans 10:1–3 Psalm 110:3 Romans 9:1–5

Philippians 2:13 · BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

1 Corinthians 3:6 · BSB

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

Romans 10:1–3 · BSB

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

Psalm 110:3 · BSB

Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

Romans 9:1–5 · BSB

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

“of God”

Titus 3:5 John 3:6–8 1 John 2:28 1 John 2:29

Titus 3:5 · BSB

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

John 3:6–8 · BSB

Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.

1 John 2:28 · BSB

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

1 John 2:29 · BSB

If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

14The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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