of = out of. Greek ek. App-104 . would love . Would love and continue loving (Imperfect). Greek. phileo. App-135 . have chosen = chose. out of . Greek. ek, as above. therefore = on account of (Greek. dia. App-104 .John 15:2; John 15:2 ) this. read more
If the world hateth you, ye know it hath hated me before it hated you.The bitter hatred of an unregenerated world was inevitable for the people singled out and chosen by Almighty God as his plenipotentiaries in the solemn business of extending eternal life to mankind and proclaiming the conditions under which it would be granted. There was no way the world COULD love such people, whose very lives and commission would ever be anathema to sinful man. The Lord, in this scene, was acutely conscious... read more
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.Inherent in the world's hatred of Christ was also the undying hatred of the apostles and the divine message they delivered to men. In this lies the reason why unregenerated men have authored whole libraries of rejection and hatred against the Gospel of John. Given the two facts, (1) of what unregenerates are in themselves, and (2) of what... read more
John 15:17-18. These things I command you,— 'Εντελλομαι υμιν, I inculcate upon you."I haveexplained to you the high nature and vast importance of your office, as my apostles; and I have put you in mind of my loving you so as to die for you, that I may inspire you with ardent love to one another; and you will much need the help of this principle in the execution of your office. It will animate you to be diligent; it will inspire youwith fortitude; it will enable you to lay down your life in the... read more
John 15:19. If ye were of the world, &c.— "If your dispositions and actions were like those of the bulk of mankind; if you flattered men in their vices, and framed your doctrines into a consistency with their passions and interests, no doubt you would meet with general approbation, and be much caressed: but because your dispositions and actions are very different from those of the world, and because I have separated you from secular affairs, and commissioned you to oppose all false... read more
6. The warning about opposition from the world 15:17-27Jesus had discussed the Father’s unity with the Son, the Son’s unity with His disciples, and the disciples’ unity with one another, as recorded in this chapter. It was natural then that He should also address the disciples’ relationship with the world. His reference to their mission led Him into this subject (John 15:16)."This study [John 15:1-16] began in the vineyard and ended in the throne room! The next study will take us to the... read more
Jesus wanted to prepare His disciples for the opposition that they would face after His departure. To do this He announced first that they would encounter opposition from the world (cf. 1 John 3:13). Here the world (Gr. kosmos) refers to the mass of unbelievers. The conditional sentence in the Greek text assumes the reality of what Jesus stated for the argument’s sake. The world would hate them. A person cannot be an intimate friend of Jesus (i.e., an abiding believer) without drawing hatred... read more
Believers are aliens in the world because Jesus has called us to fulfill His plans and purposes rather than simply living for ourselves (cf. 1 Peter 1:1). The world does not hate us because we are superior but because we are servants of the Lord whom it has rejected. read more
15:18 know (e-6) Or 'ye know;' objective knowledge. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 15:18
If . App-118 . world . Greek. kosmos. See John 14:17 and App-129 . ye know = know (imperative mood) Greek. ginosko. App-132 . hated = hath hated. Therefore continues to hate. read more