John 3:5 - Translation Comparison

AMP Amplified Bible

Jesus answered, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God.

CSB Christian Standard Bible

Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

ESV English Standard Version

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

KJV King James Version

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.

NASB New American Standard Bible

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

NIV New International Version

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.

NKJV New King James Version

Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

NLT New Living Translation

Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.

NRSV New Revised Standard Version

Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.