John 3:19

And this is the judgment, that light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

In Context

18He that believes on him is not judged; but he that believes not has already been judged, because he has not believed on the name of the only-begotten Son of God.

20For every one that does evil hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his miracles were done, because they repented not.

Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and prepared not, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

John 1:4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John 5:44How can ye believe, receiving honor from one another, and the honor that is from God alone ye seek not?

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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