John 3:17 kjv — 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

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

— John 3:17, King James Version

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John 3 — Context

14

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.

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He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

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For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

John 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:17 say?
John 3:17 in the King James Version reads: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Where is John 3:17 in the Bible?
John 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 17.
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 3:17.
What translation should I read John 3:17 in?
John 3:17 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 3:17?
John 3:17 reads (KJV): “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” 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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