John 3:21

but he who acts up to the truth comes to the light, that his actions may be shown to have been done in dependence upon God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

20For he who lives an evil life hates the light, and will not come to it, for fear that his actions should be exposed;

22After this, Jesus went with his disciples into the country parts of Judea; and there he stayed with them, and baptized.

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Cross References

John 1:47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said: “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!”

John 15:4Remain united to me, and I will remain united to you. As a branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains united to the vine; no more can you, unless you remain united to me.

1 Corinthians 15:10But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working 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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