(1) They were born in his house (v. 14). Spiritually speaking, this reminds us that “whatever is born of God overcomes the world” (1 John 5:4 nkjv). Our first birth made us children of Adam, and he was a loser, but our second birth makes us children of God, and Jesus Christ is the Victor. He has overcome every enemy (Eph. 1:19-23), and He shares His victory with all who will trust Him. “And this is the victory that has overcome the world–our faith” (1 John 5:4 nkjv).