'''John 3:16''' is a famous [[Bible]] passage, likely its most famous:
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'''John 3:16''' is a famous [[Bible]] passage, most likely the best known in the entire Bible:
{{cquote|'''''For God so loved the people of the world that He gave [[Jesus Christ|His Only Son]], so that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.'''''}}
{{cquote|'''''For God so loved the people of the world that He gave [[Jesus Christ|His Only Son]], so that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.'''''}}
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The context of the verse is the visit by [[Nicodemus]], a [[Pharisee]], to Jesus (at night, not wanting to incur the wrath of his fellow Pharisees).
As one of the most famous passages in the Bible, and its call to salvation, it has appeared in many media forms (e.g. signs at sporting events).
As one of the most famous passages in the Bible, and its call to salvation, it has appeared in many media forms (e.g. signs at sporting events).