John 15:21

Translations

Modern

But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.

Traditional

But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Literal

But they will do all these things against you on account of My name, because they do not know the One having sent Me.

Latin

Sed hæc omnia facient vobis propter nomen meum: quia nesciunt eum qui misit me.

Original

Greek

English

But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.

Notes

John 15:18–27

Disciples must be like their master in every way. They must show love and obedience and experience opposition from those against their message (15:20–21; see 9:1–41; 11:16). Darkness opposes light (1:5). The followers of Jesus carry that light in the world (1 John 1:7; 2:9). They should expect the world to hate them in the way it hated Jesus (see John 17:14). The disciples of Jesus share his separation from and conflict with the world.

John 15:1–27

Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, instructing them to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night Messages Against the Nations Our Advocate The World

Events

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Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
John 16:3
They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.
Matthew 10:18
On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
John 8:19
“Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”
Matthew 24:9
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
1 Peter 4:13–14
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
Isaiah 66:5
You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”
Revelation 2:3
Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
Luke 6:22
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Acts 3:17
And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Persecution World

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Often Arise from the Profession of the Gospel Afflictions: Often Arise from the Profession of the Gospel Blindness: Spiritual Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Ignorance of God: Leads to Persecuting Saints Ignorance of God: The Wicked, in a State of Persecution of Jesus

John 15:21

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