John 3:19

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KJV 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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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.

WEB World English Bible

This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

ASV American Standard Version

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.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

‘And this is the judgment, that the light hath come to the world, and men did love the darkness rather than the light, for their works were evil;

Surrounding context — John 3

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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.

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

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

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John 8:12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.2 Thessalonians 2:12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.John 9:39-41And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.Romans 2:8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,John 12:43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.John 5:44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.John 15:22-25If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.2 Peter 3:3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,Luke 12:47And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes].John 1:4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.Hebrews 3:12-13Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.John 7:7The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.John 10:26-27But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.John 1:9-11[That] was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.1 Peter 2:8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.Acts 24:21-26Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.Luke 10:11-16Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

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