John 3:20 net — For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be expose…

NET Bible

"For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed."

— John 3:20, NET Bible

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John 3 — Context

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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

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The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.

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Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.

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For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.

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But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.

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Further Testimony About Jesus by John the Baptist After this, Jesus and his disciples came into Judean territory, and there he spent time with them and was baptizing.

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John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming to him and being baptized.

John 3:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:20 say?
John 3:20 in the NET Bible reads: “For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.”
Where is John 3:20 in the Bible?
John 3:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 20.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:20.
What translation should I read John 3:20 in?
John 3:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:20?
John 3:20 reads (NET): “For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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