John 3:19
"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evi..." — John 3:19 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.”John 3:19 (NIV)
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Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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John 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the John chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
1 Corinthians 13:13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 4:19We love because he first loved us.
Lamentations 3:22Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
A short prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in John 3:19. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does John 3:19 mean?
"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evi..." — John 3:19 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of John 3:19?
John 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the John chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does John 3:19 read in other translations?
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