John 3:16

John 3:16 (chapter 3, verse 16 of John's Gospel) is one of the most often quoted verses in the Christian Bible, and has been called the most famous Bible verse. It has also been called "the gospel in a word."

Verse occurs in a story in the New Testament third chapter of John in Jerusalem. Nicodemus, a member of the council of government, just talk to Jesus, he called the rabbi. The miracles of Jesus convinced Nicodemus that Jesus is messenger of God. In reply, Jesus declares: "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" (verses 5-6). John 3:16 summarizes Jesus' lesson to Nicodemus: that belief in Jesus is the way to eternal life.