John 3:17

Jesus and Nicodemus · John 3:1–21
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Translations

Modern
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
Traditional
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Literal
For God did not send the Son into the world that He might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
Latin
Non enim misit Deus Filium suum in mundum, ut judicet mundum, sed ut salvetur mundus per ipsum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Notes

The original Greek text does not include quotation marks. Because of this, translators must decide where the words of Jesus end and where John's explanation begins. John 3:16–21 might be John’s explanation of what Jesus said.

Events

Parallels

Genesis 22:1–10 Romans 5:6–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death Debt Incarnation Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Last Judgment Love Nicodemus Sin

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