John 3:16
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.
King James Version (1769) · public domain John 3:16
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About the Book of John
John is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament. It focuses on the person of Jesus, on love, faith and eternal life, and on the claim that Jesus is the way to God.
Its 21 chapters and 879 verses make it the fourth-longest book in the New Testament, and the source of some of the most quoted verses in the Bible, including John 3:16. The Gospel opens with a prologue that reaches into eternity — "In the beginning was the Word" — and gathers its story around seven signs and seven "I am" sayings, from the bread of life to the resurrection and the life. Its portrait of Jesus is the most reflective of the four Gospels, and its promise that "God so loved the world" (John 3:16) is often called the gospel in miniature.
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Key themes in John
- Jesus
- Love
- Faith
- Eternal Life
- Salvation
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Popular Verses from John
- John 3:16 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 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
- John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
- John 11:35 Jesus wept.
- John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of John about?
John is one of the four Gospels. It presents Jesus as the Word made flesh and emphasizes belief, love and eternal life, including the well-known John 3:16.
How many chapters are in John?
The Book of John has 21 chapters and 879 verses in the King James Version (1769).