The verse you quoted is from the Bible, specifically 1 John 4:9.
Original text (NIV):
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Meaning of the Verse
- God’s love is demonstrated through action
God’s love is not merely expressed in words, but through a concrete act: He sent His one and only Son into the world.
- “One and only Son”
In the Christian faith, this refers to Jesus Christ, who is believed to be the Son of God.
- “That we might live through him”
“Live” here does not only mean physical life, but also:
Spiritual life
Reconciliation with God
Eternal life
Broader Context (1 John 4:8–10)
This passage emphasizes that:
“God is love.”
True love originates from Him.
The greatest expression of love is shown in giving His Son as an atoning sacrifice for sin.
In Summary
This verse teaches that:
God’s love is not an abstract concept, but is made visible through sending Jesus to give humanity life and salvation.