John 3:31

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    He that cometh{G2064} from above{G509} is{G2076} above{G1883} all:{G3956} he that is{G5607} of{G1537} the earth{G1093} is{G2076} of{G1537} the earth,{G1093} and{G2532} of{G1537} the earth{G1093} he speaketh:{G2980} he that cometh{G2064} from{G1537} heaven{G3772} is{G2076} above{G1883} all.{G3956}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He that cometh{G2064}{(G5740)} from above{G509} is{G2076}{(G5748)} above{G1883} all{G3956}: he that is{G5607}{(G5752)} of{G1537} the earth{G1093} is{G2076}{(G5748)} earthly{G1537}{G1093}, and{G2532} speaketh{G2980}{(G5719)} of{G1537} the earth{G1093}: he that cometh{G2064}{(G5740)} from{G1537} heaven{G3772} is{G2076}{(G5748)} above{G1883} all{G3956}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He that commeth from an hye is above all: He that is of ye erth is of the erth and speaketh of the erth. He that cometh from heaven is above all

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He that commeth from an hye, is aboue all. He that is of the earth, is earthly, and speaketh of the earth. He that commeth fro heauen, is aboue all,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Hee that is come from an hie, is aboue all: he that is of the earth, is of the earth, and speaketh of the earth: hee that is come from heauen, is aboue all.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He that commeth from an hye, is aboue all: He that is of the earth, is earthlye, and speaketh of the earth. He that commeth from heauen, is aboue all:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    he who from above is coming is above all; he who is from the earth, from the earth he is, and from the earth he speaketh; he who from the heaven is coming is above all.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is of the earth, and of the earth he speaketh: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is of the earth, and of the earth he speaketh: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    He who comes from heaven is greater than all others: he who comes from earth is of the earth, and of the earth are his words: he who comes from heaven is over all.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.

Referenced Verses

  • John 8:23 : 23 He said to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.
  • John 6:33 : 33 'For the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.'
  • Matt 28:18 : 18 Then Jesus came closer and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.'
  • Rom 9:5 : 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, came Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
  • 1 John 4:5 : 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world, and the world listens to them.
  • Rev 19:16 : 16 He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
  • 1 Cor 15:47-48 : 47 The first man was from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven.
  • Eph 1:20-21 : 20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
  • Eph 4:8-9 : 8 Therefore it says: 'When he ascended on high, he took the captives captive; he gave gifts to people.' 9 But what does 'he ascended' mean except that he also descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10 The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.
  • Phil 2:9-9 : 9 Therefore God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth— 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  • Heb 9:1 : 1 The first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary.
  • Heb 9:9-9 : 9 This is a symbol for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered cannot perfect the worshiper in conscience. 10 They are only regulations concerning food and drink and various ceremonial washings, external ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 He is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, with angels, authorities, and powers subjected to Him.
  • John 1:15 : 15 John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.”'
  • John 1:27 : 27 He is the one who comes after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.
  • John 1:30 : 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, “A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.”
  • John 3:12-13 : 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man.
  • John 5:21-25 : 21 'Just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever He wills.' 22 'For the Father judges no one, but He has entrusted all judgment to the Son.' 23 'So that everyone may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.' 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. 25 Truly, truly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.
  • John 6:51 : 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread, they will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
  • John 16:27-28 : 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father.
  • Acts 10:36 : 36 He sent the message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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