John 3:11-16

11I tell you this: We speak about things that we know. We tell you about what we have seen. But even then, you people do not believe our message.

12I have told you about things that happen in this world. And you do not believe me. But now I am telling you about things that happen in heaven. So I do not think that you will ever believe me about those things.

13The Son of Man came down from heaven. Nobody else has gone up to heaven except him.

14Long ago Moses lifted up the metal snake in the wilderness to save his people. In the same way, people must lift up the Son of Man on a cross.

15As a result, everyone who believes him will be able to live for ever with God.

16God loved the people in the world so much that he gave his one and only Son to save them. As a result, everyone who believes in the Son will not die. Instead, they will live for ever with God.’