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3:16
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Jul 29, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Anne Wilson's song '3:16' is a personal testimony about the life-changing impact of John 3:16. She contrasts the world's view of Scripture as meaningless with her own experience of finding truth, hope, and grace in that verse. The lyrics emphasize God's love in sending His Son, the removal of shame, and the cleansing of sin. Wilson invites listeners to lay down their burdens and look to the Savior on the cross. The song is a declaration of gratitude for the gospel message and the freedom it brings.
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Some say they're nothing but numbers
Next to words that don't mean anything
Oh, but I found the truth and a friend like no other
The moment I read 3:16
Some say it's old-time religion
For the led-astray fools who believe
Oh, but I found the hope that my lost soul was missing
The moment I read 3:16
For God so loved, how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me?
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16
Some say you have to be perfect
'Cause nothing in this life is free
Oh, but I found a grace I know I don't deserve
The moment I read 3:16
For God so loved, how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me?
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16
3:16
So lay down your burdens, you're broken
Lift up your eyes and see
A Savior with arms stretched wide open
On a cross meant for you and for me
Oh, thank God for 3:16
For God so loved, how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me?
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16
And I owe it all to 3:16
Oh, thank God for 3:16