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17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn[a] the world, but that the world might be saved through him.(A)

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  1. 3:17–19 Condemn: the Greek root means both judgment and condemnation. Jesus’ purpose is to save, but his coming provokes judgment; some condemn themselves by turning from the light.

17 For God did not send his Son into the world(A) to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.(B)

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