John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish… King Zeleueus decreed that whosoever committed a particular offence should lose his eyes; and the first person found guilty was his own son. What a company would be gathered, and what an anxious inquiry there would be! What will the king do? Will he set aside the law because the offender is royal? Amid the hush of that gathered company the officer sternly commanded to do his duty dashed out one of the prince's eyes. "Stop," said the king, "take the other from me." This was done. This will show that the love of the king was seen all the more from the justice of his administration. (S. Coley.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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