But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
But here's the thing, they're going to treat you badly because you're connected to me. They don't actually know the Father who sent me, so they don't get it.
Sometimes people will give you a hard time just because you follow Jesus, it's not really about you, it's about them not knowing God.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper, as part of his Farewell Discourse, warning them about the persecution they will encounter for following him. He emphasizes that this opposition stems from the world's rejection of God the Father, who sent Jesus, reflecting the historical tensions between early believers and Jewish and Roman authorities. This verse fits into the broader narrative of Jesus preparing his followers for a world that would misunderstand and oppose their message.
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