A well - known Bible verse sums up that lifesaving sacrifice: “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, King James Version.
تقول :‏ « هكذا احب الله العالم حتى بذل ابنه الوحيد لكي لا يَهلك كل من يؤمن به بل تكون له الحياة الابدية » .‏ —‏ يوحنا ٣ :‏ ١٦‏ ،‏ الترجمة البروتستانتية .‏