John 3:21

But he whose life is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his acts have been done by the help of God.

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In The King James Version

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

In Context

20The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.

22After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judaea, and there he was with them for some time, giving baptism.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:80Let all my heart be given to your orders, so that I may not be put to shame.

Psalms 139:23O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested:

Isaiah 26:12Lord, you will give us peace: for all our works are the outcome of your purpose.

John 1:47Nazareth! said Nathanael, Is it possible for any good to come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.

John 15:4Be in me at all times as I am in you. As the branch is not able to give fruit of itself, if it is not still on the vine, so you are not able to do so if you are not in me.

1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God, I am what I am: and his grace which was given to me has not been for nothing; for I did more work than all of them; though not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Matthew Henry on John 3:2-22

Christ's Interview with Nicodemus. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time… Read the whole commentary →

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