John 3:17

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through him.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

In Context

16“For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10“Be careful not to despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of my Father in heaven.

Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all the people.

Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”

John 5:36But I have testimony greater than John's. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, testify that the Father has sent me.

Matthew Henry on John 3:2-22

Christ's Interview with Nicodemus. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time… Read the whole commentary →

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