Tag: John 3:16-21
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A Brief Analysis of John 3:16: Distinguishing the Significance of κόσμος (World) and πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων (Everyone Believing)
Introduction It is commonly accepted that the term “world” (Greek: cosmos) in John 3:16 is often understood to mean “all people.” However, this interpretation overlooks the linguistic and contextual distinction between “world” and “people,” with the latter specifically referenced by the phrase “everyone who believes.” If Jesus had intended to convey the meaning of “all…