John 3:16
The Scripture
(16) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
John 3 tells the story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at a well, where he reveals that true life comes from believing in him rather than from the law or human works. He explains that those who do not believe are like those who are born of water and the Spirit, and that the Spirit gives life. The chapter emphasizes that belief, not religious ritual, is the path to eternal life.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:14Romans 5:8II Corinthians 5:19II Corinthians 5:20II Corinthians 5:21Titus 3:4I John 4:9I John 4:10I John 4:19John 1:14John 1:18Genesis 22:12
Related verses (shared words)
John 15:19Matthew 12:32John 13:1Matthew 5:22John 3:15John 12:46