3:35a

The Father loves the Son: The expression The Father refers to God the Father and the expression the Son refers to Jesus, the Son of God.

the Son: This phrase is a short form of “the Son of God,” which is a title for Jesus. This title indicates that Jesus has the same nature and character as God. It also indicates that the relationship between God the Father and Jesus, his Son, is similar in some way to the relationship between human fathers and sons. God the Father does not have a physical body. He did not have a sexual relationship that resulted in Mary becoming pregnant and giving birth to Jesus.

See how you translated the phrase “the Son of God” in 1:34. For further information, see the note on this phrase at 1:34.

3:35b

has placed all things in His hands: The Greek phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as has placed all things in His hands is a figure of speech. It indicates that the Son is in charge of all that happens. For example:

has given him complete authority
-or-
has given him power over everything (New Century Version)
-or-
has put everything in his power (Good News Translation)

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