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John 3:16
Viewing the 1769 King James Version. Click to switch to 1611 King James Version of John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
- 1769 Oxford King James Bible 'Authorized Version
Other Translations of John 3:16
For God so loued ye world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne: that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life.
- King James Version (1611)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.
- Basic English Bible
For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.
- Darby Bible
For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Joh 3:16,17 For God so loved the world, etc. There is no sweeter verse in the Bible. It declares: (1) That God is love. (2) That he loved the world instead of hating it. (3) That he "so" loved that he gave his Son. The Son did not come to appease the Father's wrath, but the Father sent him because he loved so well. (4) That he came to keep men from perishing.
- People's Bible
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
- Webster's Bible
For so greatly did God love the world that He gave His only Son, that every one who trusts in Him may not perish but may have the Life of Ages.
- Weymouth Bible
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
- World English Bible
For God louede so the world, that he yaf his `oon bigetun sone, that ech man that bileueth in him perische not, but haue euerlastynge lijf.
- Wycliffe Bible
for God did so love the world, that His Son -- the only begotten -- He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.
- Youngs Literal Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for John 3:16
3:16 Yea, and this was the very design of God's love in sending him into the world. Whosoever believeth on him - With that faith which worketh by love, and hold fast the beginning of his confidence steadfast to the end. God so loved the world - That is, all men under heaven; even those that despise his love, and will for that cause finally perish. Otherwise not to believe would be no sin to them. For what should they believe? Ought they to believe that Christ was given for them? Then he was given for them. He gave his only Son - Truly and seriously. And the Son of God gave himself, #Gal 4:4|, truly and seriously.
robert white 's comment on 2010-02-12 19:04:17:
God has demonstrated his mercy and grace toward us by sending his wounderful son the lord jesus christ our lord and savior.
meri murray's comment on 2010-02-20 11:16:30:
well first im gonna say why i belive in this scripture. Jesus died for our sins. i belive that john 3:16 is really true for me. So i read the bible every day so i know what happend back in the days and so i know how to belive in god the way i want.
Amber Simerly's comment on 2010-03-29 17:30:50:
God loved us enough that he gave his Only son that we may have ever lasting life . And not spend all eternity in the depths of Hell . So we have to live right and lean on God for help and ask him for forgiveness when we do wrong . Sin is our nature we are gonna sin no matter how hard we try not to , Although we can ask God to help us and forgive us of our sin we never can be Perfect like Him ! I love God so much , Ive came a long way . I used to not care , And i've tried to Commit Suicide many of times , God loved me enough that he didnt want me to die , And i thank him so much for that beucase if i was dead i would have never gotten to see my baby sister turn 5 or too see my baby cousin turn 1 . God Is Great , God Can Save , And He Will ! And One Day He Is Comming Back !
SA's comment on 2010-06-16 13:28:22:
PEACE UNTO WHOEVER FOLLOW THE TRUE GUIDANCE:
Why this verse which is the pillar of Christinity thrown out the Revised Standard Version of the bible and why in some bibles the word "begotten" is changed to "unique".
And why would the loving GOD has to be sacrifice is only "begotten/unique" son to save the mankind. That does not sound fair for the loving and just GOD!
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