⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.^(A)

⁴ But because of his great love for us,^(A) God, who is rich in mercy,

⁹ This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son^(A) into the world that we might live through him.^(B)

¹⁰ This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us^(A) and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.^(B)