John 3:19

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 3:19

BSB
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
AKJV
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
CPDV
And this is the judgment: that the Light has come into the world, and men loved darkness more than light. For their works were evil.
ERV
And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
NHEB
And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their works were evil.
SMT
And this is the judgment, that light has come into the world, and men rather loved darkness than light, for their works were evil.

Commentary for John 3:19

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Overview of John 3:19
Summary
Humans prefer moral darkness over transparent virtue
Event
Explanation of darkness preference
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Judgment