John 3:18 meaning and explanation

Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

John 3:18, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of Israel's ruling council who came to him at night. The verse draws out the consequence of the light coming into the world: the verdict is not postponed to some future day.

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