John 3:17

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

Montgomery New Testament

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 so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever trusts in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

18He who trusts in him is not condemned, but he who does not trust has already been condemned, because he has not put his trust in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.

Luke 2:10"Have no fear, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.

Luke 19:10"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save the lost."

John 5:36"But I have testimony greater than that of John; for the work which the Father has given me to bring to completion - the work which I am doing - bears testimony concerning me, 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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