01The verse
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 · ASV
02Meaning
“The world” here means mankind. God’s love moved him to give what was most precious to him — his Son — so that people could be freed from sin and death. Belief means more than agreeing; it means acting in harmony with faith.
03Context
Jesus spoke these words to Nicodemus, a Jewish ruler who came to him at night. Jesus explained what is needed to gain God’s approval and life.