John 3:16 — What Does This Verse Mean?
A plain-English explanation of John 3:16 — meaning, historical context, and how it fits in the wider story of Scripture.
The Verse
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."
What This Verse Means
John 3:16 sits inside the wider biblical story — not as an isolated statement but as part of a passage with a context, an author, and an audience. Reading it well means hearing what it meant to its first readers AND what it means for you today.
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- · 1 John 4:9
- · Romans 5:8
- · John 3:17
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