John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish… Plutarch, the Greek historian, tells a story to this effect: " An ancient king once gave a present of a large sum of money to a personal friend, and was gently taken to task for his generosity. 'What!' was his astonished exclamation, 'would you not have me be liberal? Let the world know that when the king gives he gives generously, like a king.' "Upon this, he made a second present of equal value. Parallel Verses KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. |
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