John 3:14 bbe — As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:

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"As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:"

— John 3:14, Bible in Basic English

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John 3 — Context

11

Truly, I say to you, We say that of which we have knowledge; we give witness of what we have seen; and you do not take our witness to be true.

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If you have no belief when my words are about the things of earth, how will you have belief if my words are about the things of heaven?

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And no one has ever gone up to heaven but he who came down from heaven, the Son of man.

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As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:

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So that whoever has faith may have in him eternal life.

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For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.

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God did not send his Son into the world to be judge of the world; he sent him so that the world might have salvation through him.

John 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:14 say?
John 3:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:”
Where is John 3:14 in the Bible?
John 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 14.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:14.
What translation should I read John 3:14 in?
John 3:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:14?
John 3:14 reads (BBE): “As the snake was lifted up by Moses in the waste land, even so it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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