Second, it is important to note the Greek grammar in this verse would seem to indicate “being born of water” and “being born of the Spirit” are thought of as one item, not two. Therefore, it is not speaking of two separate births, as Nicodemus incorrectly thought, but of one birth, that of being “born from above” or the spiritual birth that is necessary for anyone to “see the kingdom of God.”
Hindi ito tungkol sa dalawang magkaibang pagsilang, gaya ng maling pangunawa ni Nicodemo, kundi ng isa lamang pagsilang at iyon ay ang "kapanganakan mula sa itaas o espiritwal na kapanganakan" na kinakailangan ng isang tao upang makita ang "kaharian ng Diyos."