For God So Loved the World Coloring Page
John 3:16· World English Bible · Free for home & Sunday school use · Updated July 2026
A free, printable Bible verse coloring page of John 3:16— “For God so loved the world” — lettered large for children to color and learn by heart. Print it at home for family devotions, Sunday school, or homeschool, and let the words settle in while little hands are busy.
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Print tip:Use Ctrl+P or Cmd+P and select “Fit to page.” The page is black-and-white line art, so set your printer to “Black & white” to save color ink. Standard 8.5×11 letter paper works best.
John 3:16 in the Bible
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 · World English Bible
What this verse means
Many people call John 3:16 the whole gospel in a single sentence. God loved the world — that means each child, by name — so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who trusts in Him can live with Him forever. It's the biggest love there is, and it's offered freely.
When to use it: One of the first full verses many children memorize — a beautiful page for an Easter lesson or a talk about God's love.
Coloring and memory-verse tips
- Say the verse aloud a phrase at a time while your child colors — coloring keeps hands busy while the words sink in.
- Let them color the big bubble letters two alternating colors so the verse is easy to read from across the room.
- Add the child's name and today's date in a corner, then hang the finished page where they'll see the verse each day.
- Print on cardstock if you plan to use markers, so the colors stay bright and the ink doesn't bleed through.
Bible stories that go with this verse
Verses stick best when a child knows a story that shows them in action. These illustrated Bible stories pair naturally with John 3:16:
