MAJOR BIBLE TRANSLATIONS -
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The Message -
Free paraphrase (1994); converts tone and ideas of Scripture text into everyday English language. Reading level: Grade 4 and up. John 3:5 Jesus said, "You're not listening. Let me say it again. Unless a person submits to this original creation ... it's not possible to enter God's kingdom."
NASB - National American Standard Bible -
Formal modern-language revision (1971, 1995) of the 1901 American Standard Version. Reading level: Grade 11 and up. John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
NCV - New Century Version -
Thought-for-thought translation (1978), originally written for children. Concepts and customs expressed in modern language equivalents. Reading level: Grade 3 and up. John 3:5 But Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, unless one is born from water and the Spirit, he cannot enter God's kingdom."
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