But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
But this is all happening so that what's written in their own law would come true: 'They hated me for absolutely no reason.'
Sometimes people will hate you even when you've done nothing wrong, and that's on them, not you.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during his farewell discourse, just before his arrest and crucifixion, warning them about the world's hatred and linking it to Old Testament prophecies. He quotes from Psalms 35:19 or 69:4, where David describes being hated without cause, to show that this persecution fulfills Scripture and positions Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises. This highlights the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing that Jesus' life and suffering were part of a divine plan.
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