Parallel Verses

Daniel Mace New Testament

but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.

New American Standard Bible

But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.”

King James Version

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Holman Bible

But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”

International Standard Version

But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may become evident that his actions have God's approval."

A Conservative Version

But he who does the truth comes to the light, so that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God.

American Standard Version

But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.

Amplified

But whoever practices truth [and does what is right—morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].”

An Understandable Version

But the person who does what is [according to the] truth [i.e., good things] comes to the light so that his deeds may be shown to have been produced by God.

Anderson New Testament

But he that does the truth, comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are done in God.

Bible in Basic English

But he whose life is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his acts have been done by the help of God.

Common New Testament

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been done in God."

Darby Translation

but he that practises the truth comes to the light, that his works may be manifested that they have been wrought in God.

Godbey New Testament

but every one doing the truth comes to the light, that his works may be made manifest, because they have been wrought in God.

Goodspeed New Testament

But everyone who is living the truth will come to the light, to show that his actions have been performed in dependence upon God.

John Wesley New Testament

But he that practiseth the truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God.

Julia Smith Translation

But he doing the truth comes to the light, that his works might be manifested, that they are wrought in God.

King James 2000

But he that does truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are worked in God.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, in order that his deeds may be revealed, that they are done in God.

Modern King James verseion

But he who practices truth comes to the Light so that his works may be revealed, that they exist, having been worked in God.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But he that doth truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds might be known, how that they are wrought in God."

Moffatt New Testament

whereas anyone whose life is true comes out into the light, to make it plain that his actions have been divinely prompted.

Montgomery New Testament

but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."

NET Bible

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.

New Heart 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."

Noyes New Testament

But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Sawyer New Testament

but he that does good comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, for they are wrought in God.

The Emphasized Bible

But, he that doeth the truth, cometh unto the light, that his works may be, made manifest, that, in God, have they been wrought.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But he who practices the truth, cometh to the light, that his actions may be evident, as being done for God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But he who acts up to the truth comes to the light, that his actions may be shown to have been done in dependence upon God.

Webster

But he that doeth truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Weymouth New Testament

But he who does what is honest and right comes to the light, in order that his actions may be plainly shown to have been done in God.

Williams New Testament

But whoever is in the habit of living the truth will come out in the daylight, that his actions may be shown to be performed with God's help."

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."

Worrell New Testament

but he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God."

Worsley New Testament

But he that acts according to truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Youngs Literal Translation

but he who is doing the truth doth come to the light, that his works may be manifested, that in God they are having been wrought.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he that doeth
ποιέω 
Poieo 
do, make, bring forth, commit, cause, work, show, bear, keep, fulfil, deal, perform, not tr, , vr do
Usage: 372

ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

ἔρχομαι 
Erchomai 
come, go, , vr come
Usage: 424

to
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

the light
φῶς 
Phos 
Usage: 44

ἵνα 
Hina 
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 472
Usage: 764

his

Usage: 0

ἔργον 
Ergon 
Usage: 130

φανερόω 
Phaneroo 
Usage: 44

ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

ἐργάζομαι 
Ergazomai 
Usage: 28

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Devotionals

Devotionals containing John 3:21

References

American

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Context Readings

God's Love For The World

20 for every one that doth evil, hateth the light, and shunneth the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God. 22 After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,

Cross References

1 John 1:6

if we say that we have communion with him, and walk in darkness, we lye, and do not act sincerely:

John 1:47

Jesus seeing Nathanael coming, said of him, there's a true Israelite, in whom is no guile. how do you know me?

John 5:39

You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.

John 15:4-5

be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me.

Acts 17:11-12

the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 15:10

it is by the divine favour that I am what I am: and his favour to me was not in vain; no, I laboured more than they all: yet it was not I, it was the divine favour which assisted me.

2 Corinthians 1:12

for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.

Galatians 5:22-23

but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:

Galatians 6:8

he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.

Ephesians 5:9

for the natural effect of light, is universal benevolence, justice, and truth:

Philippians 1:11

abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 2:13

for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you.

Colossians 1:29

this is what I earnestly strive to effect, by virtue of that power, which effectually operates in me.

Hebrews 13:21

the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.

1 Peter 1:22

You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour;

2 Peter 1:5-10

Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge:

1 John 2:27-29

but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.

1 John 4:12-13

no man hath ever seen God. if we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and our love for him is then sincere.

1 John 4:15-16

whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

3 John 1:11

my beloved, don't imitate vice, but virtue. he that does good, is a child of God: he that does evil, is not acquainted with God.

Revelation 3:1-2

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis, write, "THESE things saith he that hath the seven spirits of God and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast the reputation of being alive, but art dead.

Revelation 3:15

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

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