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Expect Opposition
Commentators emphasize that Jesus is preparing his followers for an inevitable reality, not a mere possibility. The phrase 'If the world hate you' is understood as 'Since the world hates you.' This opposition is presented as a normal experience for believers because, as followers of Christ, they no longer conform to the world's values.
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Albert Barnes
On John 15:18
18th Century
Theologian
If the world hate you. The friendship of the world they were not to expect, but they were not to be deterred from their work by its hatred…
AT Robertson
On John 15:18
If the world hateth you (ε ο κοσμος υμας μισε). Condition of the first class. As it certainly does.
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Charles Ellicott
On John 15:18
19th Century
Bishop
If the world hate you.—He has spoken of their close union with Himself, and of their love to each other. He proceeds in t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:16–21
19th Century
Preacher
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:18
The term “world” (GK 3180) has several uses in John’s writings: the universe as the object of creation (1:10), the materialistic order that allures…
John Calvin
On John 15:18
16th Century
Theologian
If the world hate you. After having armed the Apostles for the battle, Christ likewise exhorts them to patience; for the Gospel cannot be …
John Gill
On John 15:18
17th Century
Pastor
If the world hate you
After our Lord had signified how much he loved his disciples and what great things he had done…
Matthew Henry
On John 15:18–25
17th Century
Minister
How little do many people think, that in opposing the doctrine of Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, they prove themselves ignorant of the on…