# Connecting Statement: Jesus and Nicodemus continue talking. # Truly, truly See how you translated this in [John 1:51](../01/51.md). # born again "born from above" or "born of God" # kingdom of God The word "kingdom" is a metaphor for the rule of God. Alternate translation: "place where God rules" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])