John 3:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 3:20

BSB

Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

AKJV

For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

CPDV

For everyone who does evil hates the Light and does not go toward the Light, so that his works may not be corrected.

ERV

For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

NHEB

For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, so that his works will not be exposed.

SMT

For every one doing bad things hates the light, and he comes not to the light, lest his works should be rebuked.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 3:20

ForG1063ConjunctioneveryoneG3956AdjectivethatdoethG4238Verb evilG5337Adjective hatethG3404VerbthelightG5457Noun Neuter neitherG3756 comethG2064Verb toG4314PrepositionthelightG5457Noun Neuter lestG3363Conjunction hisG846 deedsG2041Noun NeutershouldbereprovedG1651Verb

Commentary for John 3:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 3:20

Summary

Evil practitioners shun exposure by avoiding enlightenment

Event

Description of evildoer behavior

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD