John 3:21 web — But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."

World English Bible

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

— John 3:21, World English Bible

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John 3 — Context

18

He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn't believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.

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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.

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For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn't come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.

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

22

After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.

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John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

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For John was not yet thrown into prison.

John 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:21 say?
John 3:21 in the World English Bible reads: “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."”
Where is John 3:21 in the Bible?
John 3:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 21.
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 3:21.
What translation should I read John 3:21 in?
John 3:21 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 3:21?
John 3:21 reads (WEB): “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."” 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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