John 15:25

John 15:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
• New International Version (NIV)But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’
• English Standard Version (ESV)But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: 'They hated me without a cause.'
• New King James Version (NKJV)But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’

Context of John 15:25

23The one who hates me also hates my Father. 24If I had not done the works among them that no one else has done, they would not be guilty of sin. Now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. But this happened so that the statement written in their law might be fulfilled: They hated me for no reason. 26“When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father — the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father — he will testify about me. 27You also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

John 15:25 word by word

ἀλλ᾽ ἵνα πληρωθῇ ὁ λόγος ὁ ἐν τῷ νόμῳ αὐτῶν γεγραμμένος ὅτι ἐμίσησάν με δωρεάν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butἀλλάalla · butG235
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• might be fulfilledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• that is writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• lawνόμοςnomos · lawG3551
• ·ὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• They hatedμισέωmiseō · to hateG3404
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• without a causeδωρεάνdōrean · freelyG1432

Cross-references for John 15:25

• John 10:34Jesus answered them, “Isn’t it written in your law, I said, you are gods?
• John 19:36For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: Not one of his bones will be broken.
• Luke 24:44He told them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you — that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”
• Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are subject to the law, so that every mouth may be shut and the whole world may become subject to God’s judgment.
• Psalms 7:4if I have done harm to one at peace with me or have plundered my adversary without cause,
• Psalms 35:19Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me; do not let those who hate me without cause wink at me maliciously.
• Psalms 69:4Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head; my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me, are powerful. Though I did not steal, I must repay.
• Psalms 109:3They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.
• Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give.
• Romans 3:24they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
• Galatians 2:21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:8we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and toiled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
• Revelation 21:6Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give to the thirsty from the spring of the water of life.
• Revelation 22:17Both the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let anyone who hears, say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who desires take the water of life freely.

Commentaries on John 15:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Written in their law - See on John 10:34; (note). These words are taken from Psalm 69:4. This psalm is applied to Christ, John 2:17; John 19:28; to the vengeance of God against Judea, Acts 1:20. The psalm seems entirely prophetic of Christ. His deep abasement is referred to, Psalm 69:2-5; his prayer for his disciples and followers, Psalm 69:6; that for himself, in the garden of Gethsemane, Psalm 69:15-19; his crucifixion, Psalm 69:20-22; the vengeance of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25In their law - Psalm 35:19. All the Old Testament was sometimes called the law. The meaning here is that the same thing happened to him which did to the psalmist. The same words which David used respecting his enemies would express, also, the conduct of the Jews and their treatment of the Messiah. In both cases it was without cause. Jesus had broken no law, he had done no injury to his country or to any individual. It is still true that sinners hate him…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 How little do many persons think, that in opposing the doctrine of Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, they prove themselves ignorant of the one living and true God, whom they profess to worship! The name into which Christ's disciples were baptized, is that which they will live and die by. It is a comfort to the greatest sufferers, if they suffer for Christ's name's sake. The world's ignorance is the true cause of its hatred to the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25They hated Me without reason: This Old Testament citation shows the unjustified anger of people who live in the darkness, meaning those who oppose God’s truth.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2522-25. (See on Joh 9:39-41). If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin--comparatively none; all other sins being light compared with the rejection of the Son of God. now they have no cloak for their sin--rather, "pretext."Read the comment

Topics related to John 15:25

• Godlessness
• Hatred
• Jesus Continued
• Persecution
• Quotations and Allusions

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Commentaries on John 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings