who ever believeth in him might not perish ......................might being the word,,,,,,,so belieiving is not enough..........because where im from might means a possiablity for you.................
Now seing as believing is the same as hearing..... when Jesus spoke theese words he said be ye not just hearers of the word,,,,,(believers).............but be ye doers of the word also... for this we will know you are of God...