John 3:17
For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

This verse is a continuation of the conversation between Jesus and a Pharisee named Nicodemus, who came to Jesus at night seeking to understand his teachings. In the verse preceding John 3:17, Jesus tells Nicodemus that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up so that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

In John 3:17, Jesus explains why God sent his Son into the world. It was not to judge the world, but rather to save it. This means that God's ultimate purpose in sending Jesus was not to condemn or punish the world, but to offer it a way out of sin and death.

Through Jesus, God provided a way for humanity to be reconciled to him and to receive forgiveness for their sins. This was accomplished through Jesus' death and resurrection, which made it possible for those who believe in him to have eternal life.

John 3:17 teaches that God's motivation for sending his Son into the world was love, not judgment. Jesus' mission was to save humanity from sin and death, not to condemn it. This message of love and salvation is central to the Christian faith and continues to inspire believers around the world.