John 3:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 3:17

BSB

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

AKJV

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

CPDV

For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.

ERV

For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.

NHEB

For God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

SMT

For God sent not his Son into the world that he judge the world; but that the world might be saved through him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 3:17

ForG1063Conjunction GodG2316Noun Masculine sentG649Verb notG3756 hisG846 SonG5207Noun Masculine intoG1519PrepositiontheworldG2889Noun Masculine toG2443Conjunction condemnG2919VerbtheworldG2889Noun Masculine butG235Conjunction thatG2443ConjunctiontheworldG2889Noun Masculine throughG1223Preposition himG846mightbesavedG4982Verb

Commentary for John 3:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 3:17

Summary

Christ sent for deliverance rather than condemnation

Place

World

Event

God sends Son as Savior

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD