John 3:16-19
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).
3:18 g As light penetrates and exposes the world’s darkness, God’s judgment on the world has already begun. Those who see this light and recognize the tragedy of their own situation have the responsibility of believing in God’s ... Son (3:16-17 h).
Summary for John 3:19-20: 3:19-20 i When people live in spiritual darkness, they do not desire to be enlightened by Jesus, “the light of the world” (8:12 j; 9:5 k). Evil and darkness do not ignore the light; they wage war against it, trying to bring it down. But the darkness cannot extinguish the light (1:5 l). Those who refuse to believe live in darkness (cp. 13:30 m) and stumble because they cannot see (11:10 n). In the end, however, their sins will be exposed (5:28-30 o; Rev 20:11-15 p).
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