No, it doesn't say "work". It says they "did not combine it with faith". Focus on the text.

You asked:

> "Could you exegete that passage? It must be regeneration first, lest none could come, John 6:44."

I've already dealt with John 6:44 (see my response to Semper). Respond to it, and then I'll exegete John 1:12-13.

Michael