"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their…" — John 3:19

John 3:19 · KJV

“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”

— John 3:19

Verse 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.

Verse 20

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

John 3 — Context

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

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.

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

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

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

Cross References

John 8:12

Then 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 2:12

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

John 9:39-41

And 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 2:8

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Romans 1:32

Who 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. {have...: or, consent with}

John 5:44

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that {cometh} from God only?

2 Peter 3:3

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,