King James Bible
"But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."
This phrase identifies those who practice truth as a way of life, not merely speak it. In John's Gospel, "doing truth" connects to living authentically according to God's reality, contrasting with those who love darkness mentioned in the previous verse. These truth-doers willingly approach the light (Christ) without fear of exposure. Their movement toward light demonstrates confidence rather than shame, reversing the pattern of those who flee illumination to hide evil deeds. The purpose of coming to light is revelation—these individuals want their actions examined and revealed. This openness to divine scrutiny shows they have nothing to hide and desire their works to be seen clearly. The ultimate revelation is that their deeds originate from and are accomplished through God's power. This phrase emphasizes divine partnership, showing that righteous acts stem not from human effort alone but from God working through the believer.