John 3:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn’t come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} every one{G3956} that doeth{G4238}{(G5723)} evil{G5337} hateth{G3404}{(G5719)} the light{G5457}, neither{G2532}{G3756} cometh{G2064}{(G5736)} to{G4314} the light{G5457}, lest{G3363} his{G846} deeds{G2041} should be reproved{G1651}{(G5686)}.
KJV with Strongs
Because everyone who does evil hates the Light and does not come to the Light, so that their works will not be exposed.
The F.O.G
Everyone practicing evil hates the Light and stays away from it, fearing their deeds will be exposed.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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