John 3:16 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of John 3:16 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (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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American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

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World English Bible (WEB)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal.

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

For God so loued the worlde, that hee hath giuen his onely begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

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