Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.” New Living Translation so that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life. English Standard Version that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. Berean Standard Bible that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. Berean Literal Bible so that everyone believing in Him may have eternal life. King James Bible That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. New King James Version that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. New American Standard Bible so that everyone who believes will have eternal life in Him. NASB 1995 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. NASB 1977 that whoever believes may in Him have eternal life. Legacy Standard Bible so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. Amplified Bible so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever]. Christian Standard Bible so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life. American Standard Version that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life. Contemporary English Version Then everyone who has faith in the Son of Man will have eternal life. English Revised Version that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then everyone who believes in him will have eternal life." Good News Translation so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. International Standard Version so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. NET Bible so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." New Heart English Bible so that everyone believes in him may have life without end. Webster's Bible Translation That whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Weymouth New Testament in order that every one who trusts in Him may have the Life of the Ages." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethat everyone who believes in Him may not perish, but may have eternal life. World English Bible that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat everyone who is believing in Him may not perish, but may have continuous life, Berean Literal Bible so that everyone believing in Him may have eternal life. Young's Literal Translation that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during, Smith's Literal Translation That every one believing in him perish not, but have eternal life. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat whosoever believeth in him, may not perish; but may have life everlasting. Catholic Public Domain Version so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. New American Bible so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” New Revised Standard Version that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that every man who believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Aramaic Bible in Plain English So that every person who believes in him shall not be lost, but shall have eternal life. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat whoever believes on him may not perish, but have eternal life. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament that every one who believeth on him may not perish, but have life eternal. Mace New Testament that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life. Weymouth New Testament in order that every one who trusts in Him may have the Life of the Ages." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus and Nicodemus…14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. 16For 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.… Cross References John 3:16 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. John 6:40 For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:47 Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 1 John 5:11-13 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. / I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” Galatians 2:16 know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Titus 3:5-7 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. Numbers 21:8-9 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.” / So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. If anyone who was bitten looked at the bronze snake, he would live. Treasury of Scripture That whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. whosoever. John 3:16,36 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… John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 6:40,47 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day… not. John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 10:28-30 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand… Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. eternal. John 17:2,3 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him… Romans 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:22,23 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life… Jump to Previous Age-During Ages Believes Believeth Believing Eternal Faith Life Order Perish TrustsJump to Next Age-During Ages Believes Believeth Believing Eternal Faith Life Order Perish TrustsJohn 3 1. Jesus teaches Nicodemus the necessity of being born again,14. of faith in his death, 16. the great love of God toward the world, 18. and the condemnation for unbelief. 22. Jesus baptizes in Judea. 23. The baptism, witness, and doctrine of John concerning Jesus. that everyone The phrase "that everyone" emphasizes the universality of the gospel message. In the context of the New Testament, this was a radical idea, as salvation was often thought to be limited to the Jewish people. This inclusivity is echoed in other scriptures, such as Galatians 3:28, which states that there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus. The use of "everyone" underscores the breaking down of barriers and the opening of God's promise to all humanity. who believes in Him may have eternal life Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus about the necessity of being born again to see the kingdom of God. He is the one in whom belief is required for eternal life. 2. Nicodemus A Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council who comes to Jesus at night seeking understanding about His teachings and the concept of being born again. 3. Jerusalem The city where this conversation takes place, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles. 4. The Serpent in the Wilderness An event referenced earlier in John 3, where Moses lifted up a bronze serpent in the desert so that those who looked upon it would be healed. This prefigures Jesus being lifted up on the cross. Teaching Points The Necessity of FaithBelief in Jesus is essential for eternal life. This faith is not just intellectual assent but a trust and reliance on Him for salvation. Eternal Life as a Present Reality Eternal life begins the moment one believes in Jesus. It is not just a future promise but a present possession. The Universality of the Gospel The offer of eternal life is available to "everyone" who believes, highlighting the inclusive nature of the Gospel. The Symbolism of the Cross Just as the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent for healing, we look to Jesus on the cross for spiritual healing and salvation. The Role of the Holy Spirit Understanding and accepting the truth of Jesus' words requires the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts and regenerates the believer. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 3:15?2. How does John 3:15 emphasize the necessity of belief for eternal life? 3. What does "everyone who believes" in John 3:15 imply about salvation's availability? 4. How does John 3:15 connect with John 3:16's message of God's love? 5. How can you strengthen your faith to ensure eternal life as John 3:15 states? 6. What practical steps can you take to share John 3:15's promise with others? 7. What does John 3:15 mean by "eternal life" in a modern context? 8. How does John 3:15 relate to the concept of salvation by faith alone? 9. Why is belief in Jesus emphasized in John 3:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 3? 11. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God? 12. How can we find joy and unity in Christ? 13. How does Jesus' promise relate to heaven in Christianity? 14. What does "Son of Man lifted up" mean? What Does John 3:15 Mean ThatThe verse opens with a purpose clause: “that.” It reaches back to the previous statement—“Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up” (John 3:14). The lifting up of Jesus on the cross is not an end in itself but a means. God’s intent is clear and loving: •He provides a singular solution for the sin problem (Numbers 21:8-9; Isaiah 45:22). •The cross is the hinge on which eternal destiny turns (1 Corinthians 1:18). Everything that follows in John 3:15 flows from this divine purpose. Everyone The scope is breathtakingly inclusive: “everyone.” No ethnicity, status, or past sin is disqualifying. Scripture keeps driving home this open invitation: •“But to all who received Him…He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). •“For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek…‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’” (Romans 10:12-13). The door is wide enough for the whole world—yet narrow in that it requires the response spelled out next. Who believes Belief is not mere mental assent; it is trusting reliance. Jesus emphasizes it repeatedly: •“Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life” (John 6:47). •The Philippian jailer heard, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). Faith is the hand that receives the gift; works and merit never enter the equation (Ephesians 2:8-9). In Him The object of faith matters. Eternal life is not found in a philosophy or a set of rules but “in Him”—the lifted-up Son of Man. Jesus claimed exclusivity: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). John later wrote, “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son” (1 John 5:11-12). Salvation is personal because it centers on a Person. May have The phrase signals both certainty and present possession. Those who believe do not merely hope to receive life later; they “have” it now. Jesus assured, “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life…he has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24). •Eternal life is a settled gift, not a probation. •It rests on the finished work of Christ, not on ongoing human performance. Eternal life The gift is “eternal,” describing both length and quality. Jesus defined it: “Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent” (John 17:3). •Its duration is endless (Romans 6:23). •Its essence is relationship—knowing God through Christ. •Its beginning is immediate upon faith and its fullness stretches into forever, free from death, sin, and sorrow (Revelation 21:4). summary John 3:15 assures us that God’s purpose in lifting up His Son was so that absolutely anyone—no matter who—who places trusting faith in Jesus now possesses the unending, God-filled life He offers. The verse is a concise promise: inclusive in invitation, exclusive in means, certain in outcome, and immeasurable in blessing. (15) Not perish, but . . .--These words have been added here from the following verse. Omitting them, the sentence should be rendered, that every one who believeth may have in Him eternal life. This construction is borne out by a comparison of John 5:39; John 16:33; John 20:31. "To believe in Him" is not used by St. John. (See Note on John 1:12.) The thought of this verse is that as every Israelite, believing in God, had in the brazen serpent a message from God; so every man who believes in God ever has this message from God in the crucified Son of Man. The object of faith is not here expressed. The words speak only of the man who believeth, whose heart is open to spiritual truth. That man has, in Jesus Christ and Him crucified, a truth which goes to his inmost spirit, sending a new life through his whole being. To the non-believer this may be but the self-sacrifice of heroism. To the believer it is Light breaking upon the darkness of his soul; it is Life bursting the cold sepulchre of a deadened spirit; it is Love winning its way through the scales of a hardened heart; it is Mercy deeper and wider even than his sin; it is Hope bracing the man to a new life of holiness; it is the Word of God, and in Him he has eternal life. The reader will not forget that the lifting up the serpent of brass followed the confession of the people. "We have sinned . . . pray unto the Lord that He take away the serpents from us" (Numbers 21:7).Greek thatἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. everyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believes πιστεύων (pisteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. may have ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. life. ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. 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