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King James Version (KJV)
John 3:17
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
King James Version (KJV)
John 3:17 Context
14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
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Other Translations
For God sent not his Sonne into the world to condemne the world: but that the world through him might be saued.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
God did not send his Son into the world to be judge of the world; he sent him so that the world might have salvation through him.
- Basic English Bible
For God has not sent his Son into the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him.
- Darby Bible
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him may be saved.
- Webster's Bible
For God did not send His Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
- Weymouth Bible
For God didn't send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
- World English Bible
For God sente not his sone in to the world, that he iuge the world, but that the world be saued bi him.
- Wycliffe Bible
For God did not send His Son to the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
God did not send his Son into the world to be judge of the world; he sent him so that the world might have salvation through him.
- Basic English Bible
For God has not sent his Son into the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him.
- Darby Bible
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him may be saved.
- Webster's Bible
For God did not send His Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
- Weymouth Bible
For God didn't send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
- World English Bible
For God sente not his sone in to the world, that he iuge the world, but that the world be saued bi him.
- Wycliffe Bible
For God did not send His Son to the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for John 3:17
3:17 God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world - Although many accuse him of it.
Discussion for John 3:17
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2 years AgoMockingBird for verse 17Jesus came to Love : Forgive : And Restore : The condemnation is that men loved darkness rather than light : In other words they continue in it : They have not believed in the name of the Son of only begotten Son of God. I Praise God for His wonderful salvation that is in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am no longer in condemnation !!!!Flag
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3 years AgoSue Carroll for verse 17I think it means exactly what it says. Jesus came as the pure image of God 's love. We need not be afraid anymore of being judged, condemned , or rejected. Jesus is The Christ, the son of the living God, who alone can make us whole.Flag
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4 years AgoMockingBird for verse 17Praise God Jesus came not to condemn me but to save me and show mercy toward me. I really like Ken 's comment on 5 27 2013 .he hit the nail on the head. I was once condemned but now in Christ Jesus I am made new through the blood of the everlasting covenant.Flag
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4 years AgoToni for verse 17It is such a wonderful blessing to know that our Maker and Creator loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son into the world to save us from eternal damnation. Jesus did not come to tell us how horrible we are, but to show us the way back to the Father, which is through Jesus 's blood that He shed. Know Jesus know salvation. No Jesus no salvation. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. NO one can come to the Father but by Him.Flag
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4 years AgoMonica for verse 17We are condemners of our ownselves.once the forbidden fruit was eaten we became conscious and ashamed. Which caused us to condemn ourselves do to guilt.Flag
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4 years AgoAzariah mwasha for verse 17God of heaven,the creator of the universe doest nt condemn but corrector,and 4 that jesus was sent to this sinful world not to comdemn anyone but to bring life to us who sinned and subjected to death,jesus died in our behalf.Flag
