John 3:19

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

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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 believeth in him is not condemned; he that believeth not hath already been condemned, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

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Cross References

Isaiah 30:9For this is a rebellious people, false children; Children who will not hear the law of Jehovah;

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

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

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

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

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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