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But that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, `They hated me without a cause.`
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
In their law (Psalms 35:19). All the Old Testament was sometimes called the law. The meaning here is that the same thing happe…
But this cometh to pass (αλλ'). Ellipsis in the Greek (no verb), as in 9:3; 13:18.
In their law (εν τω νομ…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
But that the word may be fulfilled. What is contrary to nature appears to be incredible. However, nothing is more contrary to reason than …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But this comes to pass This hatred against Christ, and which is pointed at his people for his sake, and reaches to t…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, when our Lord said that the Jews would persecute His disciples, He gave the reason that they did not know the One who sent Hi…
