Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Eternal Life"
Eternal life is the free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ — not merely endless existence but knowing God personally.
Eternal life is the free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ — not merely endless existence but knowing God personally.
"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 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Eternal Life?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
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