John 12:36 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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,

English ASV

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.

English Amplified

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].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become children of light.” Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

While ye have the light, believe in the light, that ye may become sons of light. Jesus said these things, and going away hid himself from them.

English EASY 2024

While you still have the light with you, believe in that light. So then you will become children of light.’ When Jesus had said this, he went away. He hid himself from them.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

So put your trust in the light while you still have it. Then you will be children of light." When Jesus finished saying these things, he went away to a place where the people could not find him.

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.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Believe in the light, then, while you have it, so that you will be the people of the light.” After Jesus said this, he went off and hid himself from them.

English God's Word - GW 1995

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.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light." Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.” These things Jesus spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

While you have light, believe in the light that you may become sons of light.” Jesus said these things, and departed and hid Himself from them.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light." These things Jesus spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of the light." After he had said this, Jesus left and hid from them.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said these things, he went away and hid himself from them.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

While you have the light, put your trust in it. Then you can become sons of light." When Jesus had finished speaking, he left and hid from them.

English NIV

Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

English NKJ 1982

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.

English NLT

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.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." After Jesus had said this, he departed and hid from them.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

So believe and cling to the light while I am with you, so that you will become children of light.” After saying this, Jesus then entered into the crowd and hid himself from them.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said this, he departed and hid himself from them.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Make use of the Light while there is still time; then you will become light bearers.“ After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.

English Tyndale 1537

While ye have light, believe on the light that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus and departed, and hid himself from them.

John 12:36 — Compare Translations