John 15:20

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:20

Remember the word which I spake to you (see Matthew 10:24 , but especially John 13:16 , where Christ used the proverb), The servant is not greater than his lord. In John 13:16 the idea was used to enforce the spirit of humility and mutual service; it applies also here, but in another sense. The disciples are not to expect better treatment from the world than their Lord met with. If they (used of "the world 7, in its special concrete manifestations; "they" of Nazareth and Capernaum... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 15:20

Remember the word that I said ... - At their first appointment to the apostolic office. See Matthew 10:24-25. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 15:17-21

John 15:17-21. These things I command you, &c. Again I would remind you, that if you would continue thus to be the objects of these my Father’s gracious regards, you must carefully practise your duty to each other, as well as to him; you must continue to love one another; and this you should the rather do, as you will be the mark of common hatred and persecution. Yet, if the world hate you You will have no reason to be offended or surprised at it; for ye know that it hated me Mild... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 15:1-27

145. Union with Jesus (John 15:1-27)In themselves believers have no life, strength or spiritual power. All that they have comes from Jesus Christ. If he is likened to a vine, they are likened to the branches, which means that they can bear spiritual fruit only as they are united in him. As they allow the Father to remove the hindrances of sin from their lives, they will bear even more fruit (John 15:1-5).Those who bear no fruit are like the dead branches of a vine. Though attached to it, they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 15:20

Remember . Referring to John 13:16 . have persecuted = persecuted (Aor.) Greek. dioko = to pursue (opposite to pheugo, to flee), here with malignant intent. It is translated thirty-one times "persecute", and thirteen times "follow", &c. in a good sense. Compare Acts 9:4 . In Luke 11:49 and 1 Thessalonians 2:18 a stronger word, ekdioko, is used. also, &c. = persecute you also. have kept = kept (Aor.) saying. Greek logos. Same as "word" above, and in John 3:25 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 15:20

Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.This is the same as John 13:16, which see. The thrust of these words is as follows: as the world treated Jesus, so will it treat the apostles, and so it will treat the word of the apostles, that is, the New Testament. From this, as a matter of sacred principle, slanders of this Gospel (as well as of any part of God's... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 15:20

John 15:20. If they have kept my saying,— "Had they received the truth in the love of it from me, no doubt but they would do the same from you." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 15:17-27

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 15:20

Jesus reminded the disciples of the principle that He had mentioned when washing their feet (John 13:16). Then He used this principle to encourage them to serve one another. Now He used it to explain why they would experience persecution.People normally treat a person’s servants as they treat him. Since unbelievers persecuted Jesus, His disciples should expect persecution too. Conversely if some people in the world followed Jesus’ teachings, some would also follow His disciples’ teachings. This... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 15:20

15:20 bondman (f-10) Doulos . see Note, Matthew 10:24 . read more

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