Some thoughts on John 3:16

[Sam]

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.
John 3:16 from a modern KJV

For God so loued ye world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish, but haue everlasting life.
John 3:16 from the 1611 KJV

[Sam]

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546" called John 3:16 "The little Bible"

[Sam]

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

[Sam]

John 3:16
1. God loved
2. God gave
3. I believe
4. I have

[Sam]

Martin Luther interpreted these words as picturing
the Person of the Giver -- God Himself
the course or motive -- Divine love
the Gift -- His Son
the way the Gift was made -- agonizing death
to whom it was given -- the world
the fruit of the giving -- eternal life
the manner received -- faith alone