Verbatim — in context
3 famous verses where the wording is exact in at least one major translation. Each entry shows the full surrounding passage so the reader can see the verse in its narrative situation.
For God so loved the world
John 3:16 begins verbatim in both BSB and KJV. The Greek word 'monogenes' is translated 'only begotten' (KJV) or 'one and only' (BSB).
Verbatim
John 3:16
I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you
Jeremiah 29:11 is verbatim in BSB. Written to Israelite exiles in Babylon, c. 597 BC. The preceding verse (29:10) names a seventy-year exile.
Verbatim
Jeremiah 29:11
Judge not, lest ye be judged
Matthew 7:1 verbatim in KJV. The next four verses give the standard of judgment and the speck/log analogy.
Verbatim
Matthew 7:1