John 3:16-17

This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.

About the MSG

The Message is a translation designed to get people reading the Bible, rather than studying it. Eugene Peterson translated The Message directly from the original languages, without using any English translations as references, and the result is a very contemporary translation. However, no verses are used, making it difficult to look up specific passages.

John 3:16-17

For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son[a] so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.

About the Living Bible

The Living Bible was created by Kenneth L. Taylor because he wanted to put the Bible in a language his children could understand. Using the American Standard Version (1901) as his base text, Taylor attempts to say exactly what the writers of the Scriptures meant, but in such a way that is clear to modern readers. It is particularly beneficial for people who haven't ever read the Bible or use English as a second language.

About Bible Translation

The good news of the Bible is meant to be shared. A translation that hits the sweet spot between fidelity and readability opens the door for every believer to enjoy God's Word for a lifetime.

Many modern translations strive to balance contemporary English readability with the linguistic precision of the original languages. Others strive for a reliable, readable translation that enhances study while maintaining the poetry of the original King James Version. The choice is up to you!