To be a child of God has nothing to do with human parents. Children of God are not born because of human choice or because a husband wants them to be born. They are born because of what God does.

这等人不是从血气生的，不是从情欲生的，也不是从人意生的，乃是从神生的。

这些人不是从血生的，不是从情欲生的，也不是从人的意愿生的，而是从上帝生的。

这些人不是从血生的，不是从情欲生的，也不是从人的意愿生的，而是从神生的。

这些人既不是从人的血缘关系生的，也不是从人的情欲或意愿生的，而是从上帝生的。

他们不是从血统生的，不是从肉身的意思生的，也不是从人意生的，而是从神生的。

他们不是由血缘、或肉体的意愿、或人的意志所生的，而是由神所生的。

這等人不是從血氣生的，不是從情慾生的，也不是從人意生的，乃是從神生的。

這些人不是從血生的，不是從情慾生的，也不是從人的意願生的，而是從上帝生的。

這些人不是從血生的，不是從情慾生的，也不是從人的意願生的，而是從神生的。

這些人既不是從人的血緣關係生的，也不是從人的情慾或意願生的，而是從上帝生的。

他們不是從血統生的，不是從肉身的意思生的，也不是從人意生的，而是從神生的。

這種人不是由於血而生的，不是由於肉慾，也不是由於人慾，乃是由於上帝、而生的。

他們不是由血緣、或肉體的意願、或人的意志所生的，而是由神所生的。

其生也、非由血氣、非由情欲、非由人意、乃由上帝也、

是非由血氣、非由情欲、非由人意而生、乃由上帝也、

若是者、非由血氣、非由情慾、非由人意而生、乃由天主而生、○

卓哉身分。若輩之生。非緣血氣。惟自天主。無與人意。

children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

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

They are reborn— not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

who were born, not of natural descent, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God.

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

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

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

who were born, not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God.

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

– children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband’s decision, but by God.

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

God chose to give us new birth through the message of truth. He wanted us to be the first harvest of his new creation.

Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a living hope. This hope is living because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

You have been born again by means of the living word of God. His word lasts forever. You were not born again from a seed that will die. You were born from a seed that can’t die.

He saved us. It wasn’t because of the good things we had done. It was because of his mercy. He saved us by washing away our sins. We were born again. The Holy Spirit gave us new life.

Jesus answered,“ What I’m about to tell you is true. No one can enter God’s kingdom unless they are born with water and the Holy Spirit.People give birth to people. But the Spirit gives birth to spirit.You should not be surprised when I say,‘ You must all be born again.’The wind blows where it wants to. You hear the sound it makes. But you can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going. It is the same with everyone who is born with the Spirit.”

Dear children, remain joined to Christ. Then when he comes, we can be bold. We will not be ashamed to meet him when he comes.You know that God is right and always does what is right. And you know that everyone who does what is right is God’s child.

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

I planted the seed. Apollos watered it. But God has been making it grow.

Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become a child of God and knows God.

That’s because everyone who is a child of God has won the battle over the world. Our faith has won the battle for us.

Jesus replied,“ What I’m about to tell you is true. No one can see God’s kingdom unless they are born again.”

Brothers and sisters, with all my heart I long for the people of Israel to be saved. I pray to God for them.I can tell you for certain that they really want to serve God. But how they are trying to do it is not based on knowledge.They didn’t know that God’s power makes people right with himself. They tried to get right with God in their own way. They didn’t do it in God’s way.

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children as well.

Not everyone in Abraham’s family line is really his child. Not at all! Scripture says,“ Your family line will continue through Isaac.”( Genesis 21:12)In other words, God’s children are not just in the family line of Abraham. Instead, they are the children God promised to him. They are the ones considered to be Abraham’s children.God promised,“ I will return at the appointed time. Sarah will have a son.”( Genesis 18:10, 14)And that’s not all. Rebekah’s children were born at the same time by the same father. He was our father Isaac.Here is what happened. Rebekah’s twins had not even been born. They hadn’t done anything good or bad yet. So they show that God’s purpose is based firmly on his free choice.It was not because of anything they did but because of God’s choice. So Rebekah was told,“ The older son will serve the younger one.”( Genesis 25:23)It is written,“ I chose Jacob instead of Esau.”( Malachi 1:2, 3)What should we say then? Is God unfair? Not at all!He said to Moses,“ I will have mercy on whom I have mercy. I will show love to those I love.”( Exodus 33:19)So it doesn’t depend on what people want or what they do. It depends on God’s mercy.

They answered him,“ We are Abraham’s children. We have never been slaves of anyone. So how can you say that we will be set free?”Jesus replied,“ What I’m about to tell you is true. Everyone who sins is a slave of sin.A slave has no lasting place in the family. But a son belongs to the family forever.So if the Son of Man sets you free, you will really be free.I know that you are Abraham’s children. But you are looking for a way to kill me. You have no room for my word.I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. You are doing what you have heard from your father.”“ Abraham is our father,” they answered. Jesus said,“ Are you really Abraham’s children? If you are, you will do what Abraham did.But you are looking for a way to kill me. I am a man who has told you the truth I heard from God. Abraham didn’t do the things you want to do.You are doing what your own father does.”“ We have the right to claim to be God’s children,” they objected.“ The only Father we have is God himself.”

I speak the truth in Christ. I am not lying. My mind tells me that what I say is true. It is guided by the Holy Spirit.My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.They are the people of Israel. They have been adopted as God’s children. God’s glory belongs to them. So do the covenants. They received the law. They were taught to worship in the temple. They were given the promises.The founders of our nation belong to them. The Messiah comes from their family line. He is God over all. May he always be praised! Amen.

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

Don’t think you can say to yourselves,‘ Abraham is our father.’ I tell you, God can raise up children for Abraham even from these stones.

The babies struggled with each other inside her. She said,“ Why is this happening to me?” So she went to ask the Lord what she should do.

Your troops will be willing to fight for you on the day of battle. Your young men will be wrapped in holy majesty. They will come to you like the fresh dew that falls early in the morning.

Isaac began to shake all over. He said,“ Then who hunted a wild animal and brought it to me? I ate it just before you came. I gave him my blessing. And he will certainly be blessed!”

Isaac liked the meat of wild animals. So Esau was his favorite son. But Rebekah’s favorite was Jacob.

Prepare for me the kind of tasty food I like. Bring it to me to eat. Then I’ll give you my blessing before I die.”