John 3:16 — For God loved the world, and this is how: he gave his one and only Son, so that… — FBV | maBible

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16 For God loved the world, and this is how: he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who trusts in him shouldn't die, but have eternal life.

Passage themes

The love of God — God so loved the world
The gift of the Son — he gave his only begotten Son
Saving faith — whosoever believeth in him
Escaping destruction — should not perish
Living forever — but have everlasting life

Notes and references

The word often translated “so” (as in “so loved”) is primarily describing the way or manner in which God loves rather than the extent or intensity of his love.

About this book

Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas

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