John 3:20

Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} every one{G3956} that doeth{G4238}{(G5723)} evil{G5337} hateth{G3404}{(G5719)} the light{G5457}, neither{G2532}{G3756} cometh{G2064}{(G5736)} to{G4314} the light{G5457}, lest{G3363} his{G846} deeds{G2041} should be reproved{G1651}{(G5686)}.

Strong's King James

Because everyone who does evil hates the Light and does not come to the Light, so that their works will not be exposed.

The F.O.G

[20] Everyone practicing evil hates the Light and stays away from it, fearing their deeds will be exposed. Because everyone who does evil hates the Light and avoids Him so that he will not be convicted of his actions.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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;

Young's Literal Translation

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John 3:20

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Jean Paul Joseph

John 3:20