# But he will not save

The connecting word **But** introduces an exceptional relationship. God saves everyone who believes. But people who do not believe are excluded from the **everyone**. Alternate translation: “God will only save those who believe in Jesus and accept him as their Master. He will not save those who do not believe in him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-exceptions]])

# so he can be a friend to you.

The connecting word **so** connects the reason (you believe in Jesus), with the result (he can be a friend to you). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])