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John 3:6
ESV That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
NIV Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
NASB That which has been born of the flesh is flesh, and that which has been born of the Spirit is spirit.
CSB Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit.
NLT Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.
KJV That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
NKJV That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

What does John 3:6 mean?

The Bible often describes our human nature using the term "flesh." The Greek term is sarx, frequently used as a reference to the sin-prone condition of human beings. It's a poetic reference to our weakness, and our hostility towards God. This is the exact opposite of the Spirit which is from God (Philippians 3:3; John 1:33). This is the reason that a rebirth is necessary.

The phrase "born again" has become a cliché in western culture. It means little to most people. However, the difference between the flesh and the Spirit is why rebirth is necessary. Those who are part of "the flesh" are incapable of loving, obeying, or knowing God. A sinful human nature makes this impossible. To be united with God, a person must have their nature changed. This cannot happen through normal means. It requires that a person be "born again," this time in the Spirit of God.
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