John 3:13-16
3:13 a There is great distance between this world and heaven (see 1:51 b; 3:31 c; 6:38 d, 42 e). Jesus bridged that distance, validating his divine status by defeating death and returning to heaven (16:5-11 f).Summary for John 3:14-15: 3:14-15 g Jesus was lifted up on the cross so that all people could understand the way of salvation, look to him in faith, and have eternal life.
Summary for John 3:16-21: 3:16-21 h Because there are no quotation marks around Jesus’ speech in the Greek text, translators debate where Jesus’ speech ends and John’s commentary begins; 3:16-21 i might be John’s commentary. 3:16 j The truth that God loved the world is basic to Christian understanding (1 Jn 4:9-10 k). God’s love extends beyond the limits of race and nation, even to those who oppose him (see thematic note for The World at end of chapter).
• The Son came to save—not condemn (3:17 l)—men and women who habitually embrace the darkness (3:19-21 m).
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