Translation Comparison

John 3:20

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse John 3:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse John 3:20 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
American Standard VersionASV	For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For every one that doth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his works may not be reproved.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For every one that does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light that his works may not be shewn as they are;
English Revised VersionERV	For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
World English BibleWEB	For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn't come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;
American King James VersionAKJV	For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For every wrongdoer hates the light, and does not come to the light, for fear his actions should be exposed and condemned.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For every one that doth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his works may not be reproved.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For every one that does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light that his works may not be shewn as they are;

English Revised Version

ERV

For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;

American King James Version

AKJV

For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For every wrongdoer hates the light, and does not come to the light, for fear his actions should be exposed and condemned.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For every one that doth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his works may not be reproved.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For every one that does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light that his works may not be shewn as they are;

English Revised Version

ERV

For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;

American King James Version

AKJV

For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For every wrongdoer hates the light, and does not come to the light, for fear his actions should be exposed and condemned.