John 3:16 Coloring Page for Kids

Last Tuesday, my 7-year-old colored a John 3:16 page and asked what it meant. It opened up a lovely discussion about God's love. This free printable has 6 images for kids to color, perfect for a Sunday school lesson or at home.

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About this Bible story

In John 3:16, we learn how much God loves us. He sent His only Son to save the world. This coloring page shows children how special this gift is, reminding them that 'For God so loved the world.'

β€œFor God so loved the world.”

β€” John 3:16 (NIV)

John 3:16 β€” Multiple Translations

NIV

New International Version

β€œFor 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.”

ESV

English Standard Version

β€œFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

KJV

King James Version

β€œFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

NLT

New Living Translation

β€œFor this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

RVR1960

Reina-Valera (EspaΓ±ol)

β€œPorque de tal manera amΓ³ Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigΓ©nito, para que todo aquel que en Γ©l cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.”

Almeida

Almeida (PortuguΓͺs)

β€œPorque Deus amou o mundo de tal maneira que deu o seu Filho unigΓͺnito, para que todo aquele que nele crΓͺ nΓ£o pereΓ§a, mas tenha a vida eterna.”

Luther

Luther Bibel (Deutsch)

β€œDenn also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, dass er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, damit alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben.”

Louis Segond

Louis Segond (FranΓ§ais)

β€œCar Dieu a tant aimΓ© le monde qu'il a donnΓ© son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne pΓ©risse point, mais qu'il ait la vie Γ©ternelle.”

BT

Biblia TysiΔ…clecia (Polski)

β€œTak bowiem BΓ³g umiΕ‚owaΕ‚ Ε›wiat, ΕΌe Syna swego Jednorodzonego daΕ‚, aby kaΕΌdy, kto w Niego wierzy, nie zginΔ…Ε‚, ale miaΕ‚ ΕΌycie wieczne.”

Translations: NIV (Biblica), ESV (Crossway), KJV (public domain), NLT (Tyndale), Reina-Valera 1960 (public domain), Almeida (public domain), Luther Bibel 2017 (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft), Bible Louis Segond (public domain), Biblia TysiΔ…clecia (Pallottinum), Herziene Statenvertaling.

How to Use These Coloring Pages

While kids color, ask them, 'What does it mean to be loved by God?' Focus on the part where God gave His Son for us. Set aside about 30 minutes for coloring and discussion, using crayons or colored pencils for a fun activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these John 3:16 coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+

Yes! These John 3:16 coloring pages are completely free, with no signup required. You can easily download them as a PDF and use them for personal or classroom purposes. They're perfect for Sunday school lessons or at home.

How can I relate the John 3:16 coloring page to our lesson?+

While kids color, ask them how they see God's love in their lives. It could be through family or friends. Encourage them to share their thoughts, which will reinforce the lesson about God's love in John 3:16.

What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+

This coloring page is all about John 3:16, which emphasizes God's incredible love for us. Discuss how God sent His Son to save the world, and ask kids how they can share that love with others.

More about these coloring pages

My youngest just loves coloring, especially when it’s about Bible stories. Recently, she spent her Saturday afternoon with crayons and the John 3:16 coloring page. As she colored, she asked, 'Why does God love us so much?' That led to a heartwarming chat about how 'For God so loved the world.' (John 3:16) is such an important message. The images include a heart, a globe, and Jesus, making it easy for kids to connect and express their creativity. The six pages are a wonderful way to reinforce what we've taught in Sunday school. I printed them out for my children's church class, and they were excited to start coloring right away. It kept them engaged while I shared the story of God's love. These John 3:16 pages are not just fun; they help kids understand the beauty of God's message and His care for each of us.