John 3:21 (WEB)
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God.”
Catechism · 1
“Then will the conduct of each one and the secrets of hearts be brought to light.” — Catechism footnote: Cf Mk 12:38-40; Lk 12:1-3; Jn 3:20-21; Rom 2:16; I Cor 4:5.
Fathers and councils · 17
Irenaeus of Lyons
“It is not, [however], that the light has inflicted upon them the penalty of blindness, but it is that the blindness itself has brought calamity upon them: and therefore the Lord declared, “He that believeth in Me is not condemned,” that is, is not separated from God, for he is united to God through faith.” — editor's note: John iii. 18–21.
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Ambrose of Milan
“…to God the Father, of Whom it is written: “But he who doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest that they are wrought in God.”” — editor's note: S. John iii. 21.
Read the whole comment“…shall be ever in Thee;” and “In Thy Name will we rejoice;” and again in another place: “That his deeds may be manifested, that they are wrought in God;” and Paul: “In God Who created all things;” and again: “Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus to the Church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus…” — editor's note: S. John iii. 21.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…in confession, that by doing that truth they may come to the light; as is said in the Gospel according to John, “But be that doeth truth cometh unto the light.” — editor's note: John iii. 21
Read the whole comment““Whoso” then “seeketh the truth, cometh to the light.”” — editor's note: John iii. 21.
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Tertullian
“What is good, moreover, provided it be true and full, loves not darkness: it joys in being seen, and exults over the very pointings which are made at it.” — editor's note: See John iii. 21.
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Catena Aurea on John
- Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
Here is the reason why men believed not, and why they are justly condemned; This is the condemnation, that light is come into the world.
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As if He said, So far from their having sought for it, or laboured to find it light itself hath come to them, and they have refused to admit it; Men loved darkness rather than light. Thus He leaves them no excuse. He…
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He calls Himself the light, whereof the Evangelist speaks, That was the true light; whereas sin He calls darkness.
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Then because it seemed incredible that man should prefer light to darkness, he gives the reason of the infatuation, viz. that their deeds were evil. And indeed had He come to Judgment, there had been some reason for…
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Every one that doeth evil, hateth the light; i. e. he who is resolved to sin, who delights in sin, hateth the light, which detects his sin.
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Because they dislike being deceived, and like to deceive, they love light for discovering herself, and hate her for discovering them. Wherefore it shall be their punishment, that she shall manifest them against their…
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No one reproves a Pagan, because his own practice agrees with the character of his gods; his life is in accordance with his doctrines. But a Christian who lives in wickedness all must condemn. If there are any…
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Morally too they love darkness rather than light, who when their preachers tell them their duty, assail them with calumny. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they…
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He does not say this of those who are brought up under the Gospel, but of those who are converted to the true faith from Paganism or Judaism. He shews that no one will leave a false religion for the true faith, till…
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He calls the works of him who comes to the light, wrought in God; meaning that his justification is attributable not to his own merits, but to God’s grace.
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But if God hath discovered all men’s works to be evil, how is it that any have done the truth, and come to the light, i. e. to Christ? Now what He saith is, that they loved darkness rather than light; He lays the…
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Cross-references · 14
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.6.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.6.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.6.
Cited together in On Lying Chapter 35.
Cited together in On Lying Chapter 35.
Cited together in On Lying Chapter 35.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.6.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Against Heresies V.27.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.6.