ஒளியானது உலகத்திலே வந்திருந்தும் மனுஷருடைய கிரியைகள் பொல்லாதவைகளாயிருக்கிறபடியினால் அவர்கள் ஒளியைப்பார்க்கிலும் இருளை விரும்புகிறதே அந்த ஆக்கினைத்தீர்ப்புக்குக் காரணமாயிருக்கிறது.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And this is the test by which men are judged: the light has come into the world and men have more love for the dark than for the light, because their acts are evil.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
And this is the judgment, that light is come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light; for their works were evil.
World English Bible (WEB)
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT)
`And this is the judgment, that the light hath come to the world, and men did love the darkness rather than the light, for their works were evil;
Cross Reference
Isaiah 30:9
That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:
1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Romans 1:32
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
John 15:22
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.
John 12:43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 10:26
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
John 8:44
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Matthew 11:20
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Luke 10:11
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 12:47
And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 16:14
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
John 1:9
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John 5:44
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
John 9:39
And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
Acts 24:21
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
2 Thessalonians 2:12
That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2 Peter 3:3
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 1:4
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
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