John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" “God so loved the world.” It’s one thing for someone to say they love you, but, when they say they so love you, that shows passion. No one will ever love you with the intensity that God does. “God so loved the world” God doesn’t just love one set of people. He does not just love one particular nation or race. God is a big God, and he has a very big love indeed. The scope of God’s love covers the whole world – every nation, tribe, language and people.