Berean Standard Bible
“Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.”
This verse belongs to the explanation that follows the conversation with Nicodemus, who came to Jesus at night. John has just said that the light has come into the world and that people loved darkness instead.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
World English Bible (WEB)
For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn’t come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.
King James Version (KJV)
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for every one who is doing wicked things hates the light, and does not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque todo aquel que hace lo malo, aborrece la luz y no viene á la luz, porque sus obras no sean redargüidas.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Todo el que hace lo malo odia la luz, y no se acerca a ella por temor a que sus malas acciones se descubran.
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