Luke 8:11
Amplified Bible
11 “Now [the meaning of] the parable is this: The seed is the word of God [concerning eternal salvation].
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Luke 8:11
King James Version
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
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1 Peter 1:23
Amplified Bible
23 for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
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1 Peter 1:23
King James Version
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
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1 Peter 1:25
Amplified Bible
25
But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you.(A)
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1 Peter 1:25
King James Version
25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
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1 John 3:9
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9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because [a]God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him.
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- 1 John 3:9 I.e. in human terms, God’s seed is like a divine “genetic code” which is passed on to His children and produces in them the desire to live in a way which pleases Him.
1 John 3:9
King James Version
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
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