Parallel Verses English Standard Version This man 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.” King James Bible 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. 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. Douay-Rheims Bible This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou dost, unless God be with him. English Revised 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 man can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him. Webster's Bible Translation The same came to Jesus by night, and said to 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. Weymouth New Testament He came to Jesus by night and said, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher from God; for no one can do these miracles which you are doing, unless God is with him. John 3:2 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesTo Jesus The best texts substitute πρὸς αὐτὸν, to him. By night Through timidity, fearing to compromise his dignity, and possibly his safety. The fact is noticed again, John 19:39 (see on John 7:50). By night, "when Jewish superstition would keep men at home." He could reach Jesus' apartment without being observed by the other inmates of the house, for an outside stair led to the upper room. Rabbi The teacher of Israel (John 3:10) addresses Jesus by the title applied by his own disciples to himself - my master (see on John 1:38). "We may be sure that a member of the sect that carefully scrutinized the Baptist's credentials (John 1:19-24) would not lightly address Jesus by this title of honor, or acknowledge Him as teacher" (Milligan and Moulton). We know (οἴδαμεν) Assured conviction based on Jesus' miracles (see on John 2:24). Thou art a teacher According to the Greek order, that thou art come from God as teacher. From God These words stand first in the sentence as emphatic. It is from God that thou hast come. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge came. John 7:50,51 Nicodemus said to them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)... Rabbi. we know. for. John 12:37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: John 15:24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin... Cross References 1 Kings 17:24 And the woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth." Jeremiah 38:16 Then King Zedekiah swore secretly to Jeremiah, "As the LORD lives, who made our souls, I will not put you to death or deliver you into the hand of these men who seek your life." Matthew 23:7 and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others. Matthew 23:8 But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. John 2:11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. John 3:26 And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness--look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him." John 4:31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." Jump to Previous Able Except Jesus Miracles Miraculous Night Perform Rabbi Signs Teacher UnlessJump to Next Able Except Jesus Miracles Miraculous Night Perform Rabbi Signs Teacher UnlessLinks John 3:2 NIVJohn 3:2 NLT John 3:2 ESV John 3:2 NASB John 3:2 KJV John 3:2 Bible Apps John 3:2 Biblia Paralela John 3:2 Chinese Bible John 3:2 French Bible John 3:2 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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