Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:17
17. Not… condemn the world The divine ideal, purpose, or object, is that the whole world should be saved. All that is necessary for this ideal to be realized is provided, on the basis that man remain a free agent, and that that free agency remain inviolate. If that free agent reject the offer of salvation by which he might be saved, he will be lost. Yet the purpose of the atonement was not to condemn but to save. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world — Although many accuse him of it. read more