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Berean Standard Bible

“But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.””

John 3:21

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Verses 19 and 20 describe those who hate the light so their deeds stay hidden. This verse offers the contrast in the same conversation with Nicodemus, who had come by night.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”

World English Bible (WEB)

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God.”

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But he whose life is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his acts have been done by the help of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but he who is doing the truth does come to the light, that his works may be manifested, that in God they are having been wrought.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas el que obra verdad, viene á la luz, para que sus obras sean manifestadas que son hechas en Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En cambio, el que practica la verdad se acerca a la luz, para que se vea que obedece a Dios en lo que hace».

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