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The Inevitable Conflict
Commentators stress that the world's hatred is not random but a direct consequence of receiving God's Word. By embracing the truth, believers are fundamentally separated from the world's values, standards, and allegiances. John Calvin notes that Jesus uses this very fact as an argument in His prayer, essentially saying to the Father, 'It is because of Your word that they are hated, therefore it is Your responsibility to protect them.'
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:14
18th Century
Theologian
I have given them etc. See John 17:18.
The world hath hated them. John 15:18–21.
AT Robertson
On John 17:14
Not of the world (ουκ εκ του κοσμου). They are "in the world" (εν τω κοσμω, verse 13) still and Christ sends them "into the world"…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:14
19th Century
Bishop
I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them.—The terms "I" and "the world" are opposed to each other. The w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
And these things I speak in the word, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:14
The very fact that the disciples received the message of God from Jesus differentiates them from the world at large. They have a different nature a…
John Calvin
On John 17:14
16th Century
Theologian
I have given them Your word. He employs a different argument in pleading with the Father on behalf of the disciples. This is because they …
John Gill
On John 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
I have given them your word
The Gospel, and a commission and abilities to preach it, and which is a reason of what f…
Matthew Henry
On John 17:11–16
17th Century
Minister
Christ does not pray that they might be rich and great in the world, but that they might be kept from sin, strengthened for their duty, and brought…