John 3:16 is the verse that is used across the world to sum up the whole Jesus 'thing'
It has been analysed, theologised, summarised, it has had analogies written about it to make it easier to understand. Yet Jesus just said it and Mark just wrote it down as it is with no further addition.
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
It's very difficult to read it whilst pretending that I've never heard it before. Jesus and Mark both clearly thought that it didn't need any extra words - it does what it says on the can.
I hadn't realised that this verse was from a private conversation with Nicodemus.
Question - how did Mark find out what was said?
Thought - this hugely important verse was originally said to an inquisitive individual.
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