NET

20 For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.

Darby

20 For every one that does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light that his works may not be shewn as they are^D7478;

Darby Bible Notes

are - Elenko. to show the true character of anything, so as to convict, and hence reprove by showing a man's fault. It is used in chs. 8.46, 'convinces;' 16.8, 'bring demonstration;' Eph. 5.11,13, 'reprove' and 'expose.'

KJV

20 “For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved^K6712.”

KJV Bible Notes

reproved: Or, discovered.