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John 3:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
one that doeth
prasso (Greek #4238)
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from 4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
KJV usage: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
Pronounce: pras'-so
Origin: a primary verb
evil
phaulos (Greek #5337)
"foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively) wicked
KJV usage: evil.
Pronounce: fow'-los
Origin: apparently a primary word
hateth
miseo (Greek #3404)
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
KJV usage: hate(-ful).
Pronounce: mis-eh'-o
Origin: from a primary μῖσος (hatred)
the light
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
phos (Greek #5457)
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: fire, light.
Pronounce: foce
Origin: from an obsolete φάω (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346)
, neither
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
a cometh
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
to
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
the light
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
phos (Greek #5457)
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: fire, light.
Pronounce: foce
Origin: from an obsolete φάω (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346)
, lest
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
deeds
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
should be βreproved
elegcho (Greek #1651)
to confute, admonish
KJV usage: convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
Pronounce: el-eng'-kho
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Job 24:13,17• 13There are those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
 17For the morning is to them all as the shadow of death; for they are familiar with the terrors of the shadow of death. (Job 24:13,17)
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Prov. 4:18‑19• 18But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.
 19The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. (Prov. 4:18‑19)
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or, discovered.

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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John 7:7• 7The world cannot hate you, but me it hates, because I bear witness concerning it that its works are evil. (John 7:7)
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1 Kings 22:8• 8And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah; but I hate him, for he prophesies no good concerning me, but evil: it is Micah the son of Imlah. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. (1 Kings 22:8)
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Job 24:13‑17• 13There are those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
 14The murderer riseth with the light, killeth the afflicted and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
 15And the eye of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me; and he putteth a covering on his face.
 16In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in; they know not the light:
 17For the morning is to them all as the shadow of death; for they are familiar with the terrors of the shadow of death. (Job 24:13‑17)
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Psa. 50:17• 17Seeing thou hast hated correction and hast cast my words behind thee? (Psa. 50:17)
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Prov. 1:29• 29Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah; (Prov. 1:29)
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Prov. 4:18• 18But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come. (Prov. 4:18)
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Prov. 5:12• 12and thou say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof! (Prov. 5:12)
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Prov. 15:12• 12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. (Prov. 15:12)
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Amos 5:10‑11• 10They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
 11Forasmuch, therefore, as ye trample upon the poor, and take from him presents of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, and ye shall not drink the wine of them. (Amos 5:10‑11)
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Luke 11:45• 45And one of the doctors of the law answering says to him, Teacher, in saying these things thou insultest us also. (Luke 11:45)
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James 1:23‑25• 23For if any man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, *he* is like to a man considering his natural face in a mirror:
 24for he has considered himself and is gone away, and straightway he has forgotten what he was like.
 25But *he* that fixes his view on the perfect law, that of liberty, and abides in it, being not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, *he* shall be blessed in his doing. (James 1:23‑25)
reproved.
or, discovered.
Eph. 5:12‑13• 12for the things that are done by them in secret it is shameful even to say.
 13But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light. (Eph. 5:12‑13)
• We learn that the dead are judged according to their works. There is no such thing at any time as salvation according to our works; for all who reject Christ there will be judgment according to their works. (“Endnotes from John 3” by W. Kelly)
• {every one that doeth evil} He hates the light which has come here: would he suit it or love it better on high? (“Endnotes from John 3” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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 ared;

JND Translation Notes

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Elenko. to show the true character of anything, so as to convict, and hence reprove by showing a man's fault. It is used in chs. 8.46, "convinces"; 16.8, "bring demonstration"; Eph. 5.11,13, "reprove" and "expose."

W. Kelly Translation

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For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not unto the light lest his works should be convicted;