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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.”

John 3:19

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Study note

This verse comes near the end of Jesus' night conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and teacher of Israel. After speaking of God's love in sending the Son, John, or Jesus himself, explains why not everyone receives him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And this is the test by which men are judged: the light has come into the world and men have more love for the dark than for the light, because their acts are evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y esta es la condenación: porque la luz vino al mundo, y los hombres amaron más las tinieblas que la luz; porque sus obras eran malas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En esto consiste la condenación: en que la luz vino al mundo y la gente prefirió las tinieblas a la luz, pues las cosas que hacía eran malas.

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