Joh 3:16-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 3:16-21: 3:16-21 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 might be John’s commentary. 3:16 The truth that God loved the world is basic to Christian understanding (1 Jn 4:9-10 ). 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 )—men and women who habitually embrace the darkness (3:19-21 ).

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‏ John 3:16-17

Summary for John 3:16-21: 3:16-21 ^a 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 ^b might be John’s commentary. 3:16 ^c The truth that God loved the world is basic to Christian understanding (1 Jn 4:9-10 ^d). 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 ^e)—men and women who habitually embrace the darkness (3:19-21 ^f).