John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but should have life eternal.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15that every one who believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life eternal.

17For God sent not his Son into the world, to condemn the world; but that the world might live by means of him.

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Cross References

Mark 12:6At last, having an only and dear son, he sent him to them; for he said, Perhaps they will respect my son.

John 1:14And the: Word became flesh, and tabernacled with us: and we saw his glory, a glory as of the only begotten from the Father, that he was full of grace and truth.

John 1:29The day after, John saw Jesus coming towards him, and said: Behold, the Lamb of God, that beareth the sin of the world.

John 3:36He that believeth on the Son, hath life eternal; but he who obeyeth not the Son, shall not see life. but the wrath of God will abide upon him.

John 10:28And I give to them life eternal: and they will never be lost: nor will any one pluck them from my hand.

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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