John 3:16 · King James Version
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.
Context
Jesus says it to Nicodemus, a Jewish teacher who came to see him at night with questions. It is probably the most quoted verse in the Bible.
15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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Berean Standard Bible
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Related verses
Romans 1:17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Psalm 107:1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.