John 3:34 nasb — "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.

NASB

""For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure."

— John 3:34, NASB

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KJV
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. ”
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ASV
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for he giveth not the Spirit by measure. ”
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DRB
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God doth not give the Spirit by measure.”
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BBE
“For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.”
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KJVA
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. ”
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John 3 — Context

"He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

"What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony.

"He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true.

"For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.

"The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand.

"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."

John 3:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:34 say?

John 3:34 in the NASB reads: “"For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.”

Where is John 3:34 in the Bible?

John 3:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 34.

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 3:34.

What translation should I read John 3:34 in?

John 3:34 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 3:34?

John 3:34 reads (NASB): “"For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.” 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.

John 3:34 nasb — "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.

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