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John 3:35

John 3:36 cpdv — Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the wrath of God remains upon him.” "

— John 3:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 3 — Context

33

Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified that God is truthful.

34

For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. For God does not give the Spirit by measure.

35

The Father loves the Son, and he has given everything into his hand.

36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the wrath of God remains upon him.”

John 3:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:36 say?
John 3:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the wrath of God remains upon him.” ”
Where is John 3:36 in the Bible?
John 3:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 36.
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 3:36.
What translation should I read John 3:36 in?
John 3:36 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 3:36?
John 3:36 reads (CPDV): “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the wrath of God remains upon him.” ” 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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