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John 3:16 facts for kids

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John 3:16 is a very famous verse from the Christian Bible. It comes from the Gospel of John, chapter 3, verse 16. Many people call it the "Gospel in a nutshell" because it sums up a main idea of Christianity.

This verse explains that God loves everyone in the world so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to Earth. The verse says that anyone who believes in Jesus will not be lost or "perish" but will have "everlasting life." This means living forever with God.

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.

– John 3:16 (KJV)

Why is John 3:16 Important?

This verse is considered one of the most important doctrines, or teachings, in Christianity. It helps Christians understand God's great love for humanity and the path to eternal life through faith in Jesus. It's often used to explain the core message of the Christian faith in a simple way.

Different Ways to Say It

The Bible has been translated into many languages and different versions of English. While the meaning of John 3:16 stays the same, the words can be slightly different. Here are a few examples:

  • King James Version (KJV): "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."
  • New International Version (NIV): "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
  • New Living Translation (NLT): "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."
  • Contemporary English Version (CEV): "God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never really die."

These different versions show how translators try to make the Bible clear for people today, while keeping the original message.

Images for kids

  • William Brassey Hole Nicodemus

    Jesus (left) and Nicodemus at night, depicted by William Hole

See also

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