American Standard Version (ASV) – John 12:36 While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. These things spake Jesus, and he departed and hid himself from them.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – John 12:36 While you have the Light, believe in the Light [have faith in it, hold to it, rely on it], that you may become sons of the Light and be filled with Light. Jesus said these things, and then He went away and hid Himself from them [was lost to their view].
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Common English Bible (CEB) – John 12:36 As long as you have the light, believe in the light so that you might become people whose lives are determined by the light.” After Jesus said these things, he went away and hid from them.
English Standard Version (ESV) – John 12:36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light. When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – John 12:36 Believe in the light, then, while you have it, so that you will be the people of the light.” The Unbelief of the People After Jesus said this, he went off and hid himself from them.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – John 12:36 While you have the light, believe in the light so that you will become people whose lives show the light.” After Jesus had said this, he was concealed as he left.
King James Version (KJV) – John 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
New Century Version (NCV) – John 12:36 Believe in the light while you still have it so that you will become children of light.” When Jesus had said this, he left and hid himself from them.
New International Version (NIV) – John 12:36 Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
New King James Version (NKJV) – John 12:36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.
New Living Translation (NLT) – John 12:36 Believe in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light. ” After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – John 12:36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
The Unbelief of the People When Jesus had said this, he departed and hid himself from them.
The Message Bible (MSG) – John 12:36 Jesus said all this, and then went into hiding. All these God-signs he had given them and they still didn’t get it, still wouldn’t trust him. This proved that the prophet Isaiah was right:
God, who believed what we preached?
Who recognized God’s arm, outstretched and ready to act?
First they wouldn’t believe, then they couldn’t—again, just as Isaiah said:
Their eyes are blinded,
their hearts are hardened,
So that they wouldn’t see with their eyes
and perceive with their hearts,
And turn to me, God,
so I could heal them.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – John 12:36 While all of you have light, believe in the light, that all of you may be the children of light. These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – John 12:36 while ye have the light, believe in the light, that sons of light ye may become.’ These things spake Jesus, and having gone away, he was hid from them,
