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John 3:21–22

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But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
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From verse 21

  1. 1 John 1:6Rank 1 from verse 21
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    6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

  2. Psalms 139:23–24Rank 2 from verse 21
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    23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

    24And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

  3. 3 John 1:11Rank 3 from verse 21
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    11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

  4. Ephesians 5:9Rank 4 from verse 21
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    9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

  5. Philippians 2:13Rank 5 from verse 21
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    13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

From verse 22

  1. John 4:1–3Rank 1 from verse 22
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    1WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

    2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

    3He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.

  2. John 3:26Rank 2 from verse 22
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    26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

  3. John 7:3Rank 3 from verse 22
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    3His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

  4. John 2:13Rank 4 from verse 22
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    13¶ And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

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John 3:21

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

light

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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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manifest

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1. Plain, evident, open, visible, revealed, or clearly shown. 2. To make known, reveal, or show plainly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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wrought

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Worked, laboured, acted, made, formed, fashioned, performed, produced, or brought about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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John 3:22

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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tarried

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Stayed, remained, waited, delayed, lodged, continued, or did not depart or act until a later time or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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22¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

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23¶ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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