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Judgment is a Consequence
Commentators explain that the 'judgment' in this verse is not an arbitrary divine sentence, but the natural consequence of a human choice. God provides the 'Light' (Jesus), but people condemn themselves by actively choosing 'darkness' because it allows them to continue in their sin. As John Calvin noted, the blame for condemnation lies with the individual, not with God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 3:19
18th Century
Theologian
This is the condemnation. This is the cause of condemnation, or this is the reason why men are punished.
That light is…
AT Robertson
On John 3:19
And this is the judgment (αυτη δε εστιν η κρισις). A thoroughly Johannine phrase for sequence of thought (15:12; 17:3; [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:19
19th Century
Bishop
And this is the condemnation.—For “condemnation” read judgment; for “light” and “darkness,” the light a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
That light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hatet…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:19
The difference between believers and unbelievers does not lie in the guilt or innocence of either; it lies in the different attitudes they take tow…
John Calvin
On John 3:19
16th Century
Theologian
And this is the condemnation. He counters the murmurs and complaints with which wicked men are accustomed to criticize what they imagine t…
John Gill
On John 3:19
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the condemnation
Of him that believes not in Christ; that is, this is the matter and cause of his condem…