John 3:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} this{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the condemnation{G2920}, that{G3754} light{G5457} is come{G2064}{(G5754)} into{G1519} the world{G2889}, and{G2532} men{G444} loved{G25}{(G5656)} darkness{G4655} rather{G3123} than{G2228} light{G5457}, because{G1063} their{G846} deeds{G2041} were{G2258}{(G5713)} evil{G4190}.
KJV with Strongs
Now this is the judgment: that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness more than the Light because their deeds were evil.
The F.O.G
This is the basis of their condemnation: The Light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the Light because their deeds were evil.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘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;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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