John 3:21

Jesus and Nicodemus · John 3:1–21
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Translations

Modern
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.”
Traditional
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Literal
…but the one doing the truth comes to the Light, so that his works may be manifest, that in God they are having been worked.”
Latin
…qui autem facit veritatem, venit ad lucem, ut manifestentur opera ejus, quia in Deo sunt facta.

Interlinear

Greek
English
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.”

Notes

The original Greek text does not include quotation marks. Because of this, translators must decide where the words of Jesus end and where John's explanation begins. John 3:16–21 might be John’s explanation of what Jesus said.

Events

Parallels

Genesis 22:1–10 Romans 5:6–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Light Miracle Nicodemus Sin Truth Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

Christian Maturity Converting People Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Good Works: Saints: Bring to the Light Their Jesus, the Christ: Nicodemus Comes to Jesus (In Jerusalem) Light: Figurative and Symbolical Light: Manifesting Objects Light: Whatever Makes Manifest Right and Wrong Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To