John
“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
John 3:17 (KJV) speaks to salvation, God's grace, and God's mercy — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“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“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Ephesians 2:5“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“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“But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.”
Matthew 9:12
Common questions
What does John 3:17 mean?
In the King James Version, John 3:17 reads: "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." The verse speaks to salvation, God's grace, and God's mercy. 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 3:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." is John 3:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to John 3:17?
Verses that sit beside John 3:17 include John 3:16, Matthew 1:21, and Ephesians 2:5. Reading them alongside John 3:17 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with John 3:17?
Read John 3:17 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.