John 3:16 is the world’s most popular Bible verse
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

This Bible verse is searched over two million times each month across the globe. With over a million more searches a month than any other Bible verse, it’s significantly the most popular around the globe and the most popular in many countries, including the UK.

Why is John 3:16 the most popular Bible verse?

John 3:16 is a short and clear summary of Christianity’s central tenets; highlighting God’s love for people, Jesus as the Father’s Son and the connection between becoming a Christian and everlasting life – a lot to cover in a mere 26 words!