King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.
Complete Jewish Bible:
No one has gone up into heaven; there is only the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.
Berean Standard Bible:
No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man.
American Standard Version:
And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} no man{G3762} hath ascended up{G305} to{G1519} heaven{G3772}, but{G1508} he that came down{G2597} from{G1537} heaven{G3772}, even the Son{G5207} of man{G444} which{G3588} is{G5607} in{G1722} heaven{G3772}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 30:4
- Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?
John 6:38
- For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
John 1:18
- No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Acts 2:34
- For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
John 13:3
- Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
1 Corinthians 15:47
- The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven.
Romans 10:6
- But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down [from above:])
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Commentary for John 3:13
John 3:13 is a verse that occurs within a conversation between Jesus and a Pharisee named Nicodemus. This conversation is part of a larger narrative in the Gospel of John, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. The historical context of this verse is set within the ministry of Jesus in the region of Judea, during the Roman occupation of Palestine, around the 1st century AD.
In this verse, Jesus makes a profound statement about His divine origin and unique authority. The themes present in this passage include the pre-existence of Christ, His incarnation, and His exclusive role in the salvation narrative. Jesus asserts that no one has ever gone to heaven and then returned to earth except for Him, who is the "Son of Man." This title, "Son of Man," is used frequently by Jesus in the Gospels and can signify His humanity as well as His messianic authority as foretold in the book of Daniel (Daniel 7:13-14).
The phrase "which is in heaven" suggests that while Jesus is present on earth, He also has a simultaneous existence in heaven, affirming His divine nature. This verse underscores the Christian belief in the hypostatic union, which posits that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine. It emphasizes the unique qualification of Jesus to reveal the heavenly Father to humanity and to provide the means of salvation and spiritual rebirth, which is a central theme in the Gospel of John (John 14:6).
In summary, John 3:13 encapsulates the early Christian understanding of Jesus' divine origin, His authority as the only one who has descended from heaven and ascended back to it, and His dual nature as the "Son of Man." This verse is a cornerstone for the Christian doctrines of the incarnation and the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the mediator between God and humanity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3762
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδείς
Transliteration: oudeís
Pronunciation: oo-den'
Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought. - Strong's Number: G305
There are 410 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀναβαίνω
Transliteration: anabaínō
Pronunciation: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
Description: from ἀνά and the base of βάσις; to go up (literally or figuratively):--arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky. - Strong's Number: G1508
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰ μή
Transliteration: ei mḗ
Pronunciation: i may
Description: from εἰ and μή; if not:--but, except (that), if not, more than, save (only) that, saving, till. - Strong's Number: G2597
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταβαίνω
Transliteration: katabaínō
Pronunciation: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Description: from κατά and the base of βάσις; to descend (literally or figuratively):--come (get, go, step) down, fall (down). - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G5207
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: υἱός
Transliteration: huiós
Pronunciation: hwee-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son. - Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man. - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.