John 3:19

And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men love darkness rather than light; for their works are evil.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not, has already been condemned, because he has not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God.

20For every one doing evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, in order that his works may not be convicted;

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then He began to upbraid the cities in which the most mighty works of His were performed, because they did not repent.

Luke 12:47But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

John 1:4In Him was life, and the life was the light of the men.

John 5:44How are you able to believe, receiving glory from one another, and do not seek the glory which is with God only?

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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