Joh 3:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. Marvel not, &c.—If a spiritual nature only can see and enter the kingdom of God; if all we bring into the world with us be the reverse of spiritual; and if this spirituality be solely of the Holy Ghost, no wonder a new birth is indispensable. Ye must —" Ye, says Jesus, not we " [BENGEL ]. After those universal propositions, about what " a man " must be, to "enter the kingdom of God" ( ) —this is remarkable, showing that our Lord meant to hold Himself forth as " separate from sinners. "

John 3:7

7. Marvel not, &c.—If a spiritual nature only can see and enter the kingdom of God; if all we bring into the world with us be the reverse of spiritual; and if this spirituality be solely of the Holy Ghost, no wonder a new birth is indispensable.

Ye must—"Ye, says Jesus, not we" [BENGEL]. After those universal propositions, about what "a man" must be, to "enter the kingdom of God" (Joh 3:5) —this is remarkable, showing that our Lord meant to hold Himself forth as "separate from sinners."