John 3:1
American King James There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
American Standard Version Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
King James There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
World English Bible Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.
John 3:2
American King James The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you do, except God be with him.
American Standard Version 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.
King James The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
World English Bible He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”
John 3:3
American King James Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
King James Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
World English Bible Jesus answered him, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.”
John 3:4
American King James Nicodemus said to 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?
American Standard Version 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?
King James 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?
World English Bible Nicodemus said to 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?”
John 3:5
American King James Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version 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!
King James Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
World English Bible Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and Spirit, he can’t enter into God’s Kingdom.
John 3:6
American King James That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
American Standard Version That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
King James That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
World English Bible That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:7
American King James Marvel not that I said to you, You must be born again.
American Standard Version Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.
King James Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
World English Bible Don’t marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born anew.’
John 3:8
American King James The wind blows where it wants, and you hear the sound thereof, but can not tell from where it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
American Standard Version 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.
King James The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
World English Bible The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but don’t know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
John 3:9
American King James Nicodemus answered and said to him, How can these things be?
American Standard Version Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
King James Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
World English Bible Nicodemus answered him, “How can these things be?”
John 3:10
American King James Jesus answered and said to him, Are you a master of Israel, and know not these things?
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou the teacher of Israel, and understandest not these things?
King James Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
World English Bible Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel, and don’t understand these things?
John 3:11
American King James Truly, truly, I say to you, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and you receive not our witness.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you, we speak that which we know and testify of that which we have seen, and you don’t receive our witness.
John 3:12
American King James If I have told you earthly things, and you believe not, how shall you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
American Standard Version If I told you earthly things and ye believe not, how shall ye believe if I tell you heavenly things?
King James If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
World English Bible If I told you earthly things and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
John 3:13
American King James And no man has ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
American Standard Version And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, `even' the Son of man, who is in heaven.
King James And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
World English Bible No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended out of heaven, the Son of Man, who is in heaven.
John 3:14
American King James And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
American Standard Version And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up;
King James And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
World English Bible As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up,
John 3:15
American King James That whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
American Standard Version that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.
King James That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
World English Bible that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16
American King James For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
American Standard Version 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.
King James For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
World English Bible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:17
American King James For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
American Standard Version For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.
King James For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
World English Bible For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
John 3:18
American King James He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
American Standard Version 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.
King James He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
World English Bible He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn’t believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only born Son of God.
John 3:19
American King James And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
World English Bible This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light, for their works were evil.
John 3:20
American King James For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
American Standard Version For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.
King James For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
World English Bible For everyone who does evil hates the light and doesn’t come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.
John 3:21
American King James But he that does truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are worked in God.
American Standard Version But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.
King James But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
World English Bible But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God.”
John 3:22
American King James After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
American Standard Version After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
King James After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
World English Bible After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them and baptized.
John 3:23
American King James And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
American Standard Version And John also was baptizing in Enon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
King James And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
World English Bible John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came and were baptized;
John 3:24
American King James For John was not yet cast into prison.
American Standard Version For John was not yet cast into prison.
King James For John was not yet cast into prison.
World English Bible for John was not yet thrown into prison.
John 3:25
American King James Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
American Standard Version There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purifying.
King James Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
World English Bible Therefore a dispute arose on the part of John’s disciples with some Jews about purification.
John 3:26
American King James And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
World English Bible They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, he baptizes, and everyone is coming to him.”
John 3:27
American King James John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
American Standard Version John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.
King James John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
World English Bible John answered, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven.
John 3:28
American King James You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
American Standard Version Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him.
King James Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
World English Bible You yourselves testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before him.’
John 3:29
American King James He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
American Standard Version 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.
King James He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
World English Bible He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore my joy is made full.
John 3:30
American King James He must increase, but I must decrease.
American Standard Version He must increase, but I must decrease.
King James He must increase, but I must decrease.
World English Bible He must increase, but I must decrease.
John 3:31
American King James He that comes from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth: he that comes from heaven is above all.
American Standard Version 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.
King James He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
World English Bible “He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
John 3:32
American King James And what he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no man receives his testimony.
American Standard Version What he hath seen and heard, of that he beareth witness; and no man receiveth his witness.
King James And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
World English Bible What he has seen and heard, of that he testifies; and no one receives his witness.
John 3:33
American King James He that has received his testimony has set to his seal that God is true.
American Standard Version He that hath received his witness hath set his seal to `this', that God is true.
King James He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
World English Bible He who has received his witness has set his seal to this, that God is true.
John 3:34
American King James For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure to him.
American Standard Version For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for he giveth not the Spirit by measure.
King James For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
World English Bible For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
John 3:35
American King James The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
American Standard Version The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
King James The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
World English Bible The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
John 3:36
American King James He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God stays on him.
American Standard Version 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.
King James He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
World English Bible One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.”