John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.
What this verse means
Jesus came to rescue, not to condemn — good news for anyone who feels judged.
A short prayer
Lord, quiet my fear of condemnation. Teach me to see You as a Savior, not a scorekeeper.
Read in context — John 3
15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Related verses
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”Deuteronomy 31:8
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”Ecclesiastes 3:1
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”Exodus 14:14
“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”Genesis 28:15
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”Hebrews 10:23