Reference

John 3:5

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.
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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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

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Baptism Necessary for Salvation

The "water" in John 3:5 is often interpreted metaphorically as the natural birth (amniotic fluid) or the cleansing and regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, rather than literal water baptism. This interpretation emphasizes spiritual transformation over a ritual act, suggesting that being "born of water and of the Spirit" refers to a single spiritual rebirth, not two separate events.