Verse Comparison: John 3:20
American Standard Version
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.
Amplified® Bible
For every wrongdoer hates (loathes, detests) the Light, and will not come out into the Light {but} shrinks from it, lest his works (his deeds, his activities, his conduct) be exposed {and} reproved.
Contemporary English Version
People who do evil hate the light and won't come to the light, because it clearly shows what they have done.
Darby English Version
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;
Good News Bible
Those who do evil things hate the light and will not come to the light, because they do not want their evil deeds to be shown up.
International Standard Version
For everyone who practices wickedness hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his actions may not be exposed.
King James Version
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
New American Standard Bible
"For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
New International Version
Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
New King James Version
For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will receive exposure.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
