John 15:25

But [this cometh to pass], that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

But {G235} this cometh to pass, that {G2443} the word {G3056} might be fulfilled {G4137} that is written {G1125} in {G1722} their {G846} law {G3551},{G3754} They hated {G3404} me {G3165} without a cause {G1432}.

But this has happened in order to fulfill the words in their Torah which read, ‘They hated me for no reason at all.’

But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’

But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

John 15:25 (KJV) Commentary

This verse concludes Jesus' explanation to his disciples about the world's hatred towards them. He has just stated that the world will hate them because it hated him first (John 15:18). Here, he explains that this hatred fulfills what was written in the Old Testament scriptures.

The phrase "written in their law" refers to the Old Testament scriptures as a whole, often encompassing the Law (Torah), the Prophets, and the Writings (Psalms, etc.). The specific quote, "They hated me without a cause," is found in Psalm 35:19 and Psalm 69:4. By quoting this, Jesus identifies himself as the one spoken of in these psalms who suffered unjust and unprovoked hatred.

The Greek word translated "without a cause" is dorean, meaning "freely," "gratuitously," or "without reason or justification." This highlights the utterly baseless nature of the world's animosity towards Jesus. His life and actions were righteous and beneficial, yet he was met with intense hostility.

Key Themes:

  • Fulfillment of Scripture: Jesus' suffering and rejection were not random but were part of God's plan foretold in the Old Testament.
  • Unjust Hatred: The world's opposition to Jesus (and his followers) is irrational and without legitimate cause. It stems from spiritual darkness and opposition to God's light.
  • Solidarity in Suffering: Believers should not be surprised by the world's hatred, as Jesus experienced it first and warned his followers they would too.

This verse serves as a reminder that opposition to Christ and his followers is not a sign of failure but, paradoxically, a confirmation that they belong to him and that the world remains in rebellion against God, just as the scriptures predicted.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 109:3

    They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

  • Psalms 69:4

    They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, [being] mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored [that] which I took not away.

  • Psalms 35:19

    Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: [neither] let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

  • Luke 24:44

    And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:7

    Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

  • Revelation 21:6

    And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:8

    Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

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