John 3:18 asv — He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on…

American Standard Version

"He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. "

— John 3:18, American Standard Version

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John 3 — Context

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that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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

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

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And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

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For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

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But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.

John 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:18 say?
John 3:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. ”
Where is John 3:18 in the Bible?
John 3:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 18.
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 3:18.
What translation should I read John 3:18 in?
John 3:18 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 3:18?
John 3:18 reads (ASV): “He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. ” 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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