John
“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.”
John 3:16
John 3:16 (KJV) speaks to God's love, salvation, and eternal life — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9“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“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
Common questions
What does John 3:16 mean?
In the King James Version, John 3:16 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's love, salvation, and eternal life. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 3:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is John 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to John 3:16?
Verses that sit beside John 3:16 include 1 John 4:9, John 3:17, and Romans 5:8. Reading them alongside John 3:16 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with John 3:16?
Read John 3:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.