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.

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In Context

18He 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.

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

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Cross References

Leviticus 11:16And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

Isaiah 30:9That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:

Matthew 11:20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

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.

John 5:44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

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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