13 children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.
John 1:13
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1 John 2:28–29
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Romans 8:13–15
13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but…
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