John 3:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But everyone who lives by the truth will come to the light, because they want others to know that God is really the one doing what they do.

Cross References

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.

Psalm 119:80

Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed.

Isaiah 26:12

You will give us peace, LORD, because everything we have done was by your power.

Isaiah 8:20

what it should do.” None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

Hosea 14:8

Israel, give up your idols! I will answer your prayers and take care of you. I am that glorious tree, the source of your fruit.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful.”

John 3:20

People who do evil hate the light and won't come to the light, because it clearly shows what they have done.

John 5:39

You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,

John 7:17

If you really want to obey God, you will know if what I teach comes from God or from me.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God was kind! He made me what I am, and his wonderful kindness wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's kindness at work and not me.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's wonderful kindness instead of by the wisdom of this world.

Galatians 6:8

If you follow your selfish desires, you will harvest destruction, but if you follow the Spirit, you will harvest eternal life.

Ephesians 5:9

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

Colossians 1:29

That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

1 John 1:6

If we say that we share in life with God and keep on living in the dark, we are lying and are not living by the truth.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don't copy the evil deeds of others! Follow the example of people who do kind deeds. They are God's children, but those who are always doing evil have never seen God.

Revelation 3:15

I know everything you have done, and you are not cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other.