John 3:19
19Now this is the basis for judging: ▼▼tn Or “this is the reason for God judging,” or “this is how judgment works.”
that the light has come into the world and people ▼▼tn Grk “and men,” but in a generic sense, referring to people of both genders (as “everyone” in v.
20 makes clear).
loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.