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John 15

John 15:23

The Hatred of the World · John 15:18–27
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Translations

Modern
Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.
Traditional
He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
Literal
The one hating Me hates My Father also.
Latin
Qui me odit, et Patrem meum odit.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.

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.

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Glossary

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

Topics

God: Fatherhood of Godlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Hatred to Christ: Involves: Hatred to his Father Hatred: Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Responsibility: Personal