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Rejection Was Prophesied
Commentators explain that Jesus is quoting the Psalms (specifically Ps. 35:19 or 69:4) to show that the hatred against Him was foretold. His use of the term "law" refers to the entire Old Testament. This demonstrates that the world's rejection of its Messiah was not a surprise or a failure of God's plan, but was mysteriously part of His purpose all along.
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Albert Barnes
On John 15:25
18th Century
Theologian
In their law (Psalms 35:19). All the Old Testament was sometimes called the law. The meaning here is that the same thing happe…
AT Robertson
On John 15:25
But this cometh to pass (αλλ'). Ellipsis in the Greek (no verb), as in 9:3; 13:18.
In their law (εν τω νομ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:25
19th Century
Bishop
But this comes to pass, that the word might be fulfilled...—The words in italics are not found in the original, but they …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:23–26
19th Century
Preacher
He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:25
The sin of Jesus’ enemies was both deliberate and inexcusable. Accredited by the miracles that he had performed and the words he had spoken, he con…
John Calvin
On John 15:25
16th Century
Theologian
But that the word may be fulfilled. What is contrary to nature appears to be incredible. However, nothing is more contrary to reason than …
John Gill
On John 15:25
17th Century
Pastor
But this comes to pass
This hatred against Christ, and which is pointed at his people for his sake, and reaches to t…
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…