John 15:22

Translations

Modern

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

Traditional

If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

Literal

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Latin

Si non venissem, et locutus fuissem eis, peccatum non haberent: nunc autem excusationem non habent de peccato suo.

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English

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

Notes

John 15:22–24

Now, however, they have no excuse: The ministry of Jesus provided both words and works as evidence that pointed to God (15:22; 15:24). Once people have heard and seen him, they are accountable.

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

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But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Glossary

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

Topics

Cloak: Figurative Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Rebellion Against God: Exhibited in Sinning Against Light Responsibility: According to Privilege Responsibility: Personal Sin: Against Knowledge Sin: Aggravated by Neglecting Advantages

John 15:22

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