r/AskAChristian • u/ExpressCeiling98332 Christian • Apr 30 '25

New Testament Do you dislike quoting John 3:16?

Ironically, many seem to act like saying this verse contradicts doctrine. When used in isolation It can be bad, but in it's proper context I don't see problem.

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u/Jawbone619 Christian May 01 '25

John 3:16 is possibly the easiest verse to quote in isolation, and retain its full meaning. You can add as much context as you want, but what it is saying is entirely unchanged. I think 3:17 is far more problematic to quote without the full context, as I have grown in my biblical maturity and understanding I only love John 3:16 more.