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A Mission of Rescue, Not Judgment
Commentators unanimously emphasize that Jesus's first coming was not to condemn a world that was already lost in sin. His purpose was purely one of salvation. As scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon note, humanity was already condemned; Christ came on an "errand of mercy" to provide a way of escape. His primary design was salvation, not judgment, which is reserved for a future time or is a consequence of rejecting His offer.
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Albert Barnes
On John 3:17
18th Century
Theologian
To condemn the world. Not to judge, or pronounce sentence on mankind. God might justly have sent him for this. Man deser…
AT Robertson
On John 3:17
For God sent not the Son (ου γαρ απεστειλεν ο θεος τον υιον). Explanation (γαρ) of God's sending the Son into the world. First aor…
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:17
19th Century
Bishop
To condemn the world gives the English reader a stronger impression than that of the original Greek. The word (κρίνω, krino,
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:14–18
19th Century
Preacher
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him should not peri…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:17
Notwithstanding this gloomy picture of “lost” or “perish,” God’s purpose toward humankind is positive; it is an attitude of love. He is not seeking…
John Calvin
On John 3:17
16th Century
Theologian
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world. This is a confirmation of the preceding statement, for it was not in vain th…
John Gill
On John 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
For God sent not his Son into the world
God did send his Son into the world in the likeness of sinful flesh, being m…