John 3:20

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For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

It is impossible for the world to hate you; but me it does hate, because I give testimony concerning it that its conduct is evil.

Hereupon one of the expounders of the Law exclaimed, "Rabbi, in saying such things you reproach us also."

For if any one listens but does not obey, he is like a man who carefully looks at his own face in a mirror.

for the things which are done by these people in secret it is disgraceful even to speak of.

But the Pharisees maintained, "It is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he drives out the demons."

I speak to them in figurative language for this reason, that while looking they do not see, and while hearing they neither hear nor understand.

nor did they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept them all away; so will it be at the Coming of the Son of Man.

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.

But because I speak the truth, you do not believe me.

If the world hates you, remember that it has first had me as the fixed object of its hatred.

of sin, because they do not believe in me;