John 3:14 kjva — And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:"

— John 3:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 3 — Context

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Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

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If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

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And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

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And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

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That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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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.

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

John 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:14 say?
John 3:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man 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 (KJVA): “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man 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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