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John 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 3:17
This verse provides the essential balance to 3:16, clarifying God's redemptive purpose. The Greek conjunction gar (for) indicates that verse 17 explains verse 16's love. God sent His Son not eis katakrino (to condemn) but hina sothe (that the world might be saved). The verb sothe derives from sozo, meaning to rescue, heal, deliver, and preserve. The repetition of 'world' (kosmos) emphasizes the universal scope of salvation offered. The purpose clause 'that the world through him might be saved' establishes Christ as the exclusive means of salvation - salvation comes dia autou (through Him). Thi...
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Cross-References for John 3:17
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“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.”
“and doesn't believe”
“and I live because of the Father; so he who feeds on me”
“that everyone who sees the Son”
“and one mediator between God and men”
“This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“propitiating”
“that they should know you”