John 15:18
John 15:18 in Multiple Translations
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.
If you are hated by the world, keep in mind that I was hated by the world before you.
If the world hates you, remember that it hated me before it hated you.
If the worlde hate you, ye knowe that it hated me before you.
if the world doth hate you, ye know that it hath hated me before you;
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
If the world hate you, know ye, that it hath hated me before you.
“The people who are opposed to God will hate you. When that happens, remember that they hated me first.
Jesus kept on talking to his followers. He said, “Listen. When the people of this world hate you, just remember that they hated me first.
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Greek Word Reference — John 15:18
Study Notes — John 15:18
- Context
- Cross References
- John 15:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 15:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 15:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 15:18
- Trapp's Commentary on John 15:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 15:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 15:18
- Cambridge Bible on John 15:18
- Barnes' Notes on John 15:18
- Whedon's Commentary on John 15:18
- Sermons on John 15:18
Context — The Hatred of the World
18If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
19If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. 20Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 John 3:13 | So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. |
| 2 | John 7:7 | The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. |
| 3 | Mark 13:13 | You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. |
| 4 | John 3:20 | Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. |
| 5 | Luke 6:22 | Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. |
| 6 | Matthew 10:22 | You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. |
| 7 | 1 John 3:1 | Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. |
| 8 | James 4:4 | You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. |
| 9 | Matthew 5:11 | Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. |
| 10 | Hebrews 12:2 | Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
John 15:18 Summary
[Jesus warns us in John 15:18 that the world will hate us, just as it hated Him first. This is because we are not of the world, but have been chosen by Him to bear fruit and love one another (John 15:16-17). As we follow Jesus and live out our faith, we can expect to face opposition and hatred from those who do not know God. However, we can trust in God's love for us and respond to hatred with love and kindness, just as Jesus did (1 John 4:19, Luke 6:27-28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the world hate us as Christians?
The world hates us because it first hated Jesus Christ, as He says in John 15:18, and also because we are not of the world, but have been chosen by Him, as stated in John 15:19.
Is it normal to experience persecution as a Christian?
Yes, Jesus Himself experienced persecution, and He warns us that we will face it as well, as seen in John 15:20, where He says that if they persecuted Him, they will persecute us also.
How can we love others when the world hates us?
We can love others by following Jesus' command to love one another, as stated in John 15:17, and by trusting in God's love for us, as expressed in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:19.
What is the relationship between being hated by the world and being chosen by God?
According to John 15:16-19, being chosen by God and hated by the world are closely related, as Jesus chose us to bear fruit and love one another, which sets us apart from the world and can lead to persecution and hatred from those who do not know God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced the world's hatred, and how have I responded to it?
- How can I demonstrate Jesus' love to those who may hate or persecute me?
- What does it mean for me to be 'not of the world' as a follower of Jesus, and how does this impact my daily life?
- In what ways can I show love and kindness to those who may be opposed to my faith, just as Jesus loved and prayed for those who persecuted Him?
Gill's Exposition on John 15:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 15:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 15:18
Trapp's Commentary on John 15:18
Ellicott's Commentary on John 15:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 15:18
Cambridge Bible on John 15:18
Barnes' Notes on John 15:18
Whedon's Commentary on John 15:18
Sermons on John 15:18
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Uncompromising Holiness (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding wickedness and sin in our lives. He criticizes the entertainment industry, particularly television, for promoting |
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Christian Persecution by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the inevitable persecution and hatred that Christians face when fulfilling the true mission of Christ in a lost world. It delves into the challenging aspects |
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Why the World Hates Christians by David Wilkerson | This sermon delves into the reasons why Christians are hated by the world, emphasizing the inevitability of persecution as Jesus foretold. The speaker urges believers to understand |
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"The World, the Disciples and the Holy spirit." Ch. 15:18-16:33 (Keswick Convention 1973) by Eric J. Alexander | Eric J. Alexander emphasizes the relationships between the world, the disciples, and the Holy Spirit, explaining how Christians are chosen out of the world yet sent back into it as |
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(1 Corinthians) Flee Sexual Immorality by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of sin and the consequences it has on one's inheritance of the kingdom of God. He highlights the power of Christ to deliver and |
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Studies in 1 Peter-01 1 Peter Intro by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience in order for believers to be found unto honor and glory and praise at the coming of Christ. The provision of sal |
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A Bridal Relationship - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the invitation of Jesus for those who are thirsty and longing for a deep relationship with Him. It highlights the promise of peace amidst tribulations for tr |





