John 3:15

Jesus and Nicodemus · John 3:1–21
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Translations

Modern
…that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.
Traditional
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Literal
…so that everyone believing in Him may have eternal life.
Latin
…ut omnis qui credit in ipsum, non pereat, sed habeat vitam æternam.

Original

Greek
English
…that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

Notes

Jesus was lifted up on the cross so that all people could understand the way of salvation, look to him in faith, and have eternal life.

Events

Parallels

Genesis 22:1–10 Romans 5:6–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternal Life Ezekiel, Book of Fiery Serpent Incarnation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Life Nicodemus Numbers, Book of

Topics

Brazen Serpent: A Symbol of Christ Eternal Life: Given: To Those Who Believe in Christ Faith in Christ Faith: Through It Is: Eternal Life Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Nicodemus Comes to Jesus (In Jerusalem) Life: Everlasting Life: Spiritual Salvation: Christ: Died to Effect Salvation: Conditions of Salvation: Illustrated by Typified by the Bronze Serpent Salvation: Typified Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Serpents: Miracles Connected With: Israelites Cured by Looking at One of Brass The Anger of God is Averted from Them That Believe The Serpent Types of Christ: Brazen Serpent Types of the Saviour: The Bronze Serpent