John 3:20

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

In Context

19And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men love darkness rather than light; for their works are evil.

21but every one doing the truth comes to the light, that his works may be made manifest, because they have been wrought in God.

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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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