John 3:15 cpdv — so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. "

— John 3:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 3 — Context

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If I have spoken to you about earthly things, and you have not believed, then how will you believe, if I will speak to you about heavenly things?

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And no one has ascended to heaven, except the one who descended from heaven: the Son of man who is in heaven.

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And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so also must the Son of man be lifted up,

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so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

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For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

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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.

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Whoever believes in him is not judged. But whoever does not believe is already judged, because he does not believe in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.

John 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:15 say?
John 3:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. ”
Where is John 3:15 in the Bible?
John 3:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read John 3:15 in?
John 3:15 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 3:15?
John 3:15 reads (CPDV): “so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. ” 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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