John 15:24-25

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 15:18-25

Here Christ discourses concerning hatred, which is the character and genius of the devil's kingdom, as love is of the kingdom of Christ. Observe here, I. Who they are in whom this hatred is found?the world, the children of this world, as distinguished from the children of God; those who are in the interests of the god of this world, whose image they bear, and whose power they are subject to; all those, whether Jews or Gentiles, who would not come into the church of Christ, which he audibly... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 15:22-25

15:22-25 "If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have no excuse for their sins. He who hates me hates the Father too. If I had not done deeds among them, which no one else had ever done, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen and they have heard both me and my Father. But it has all happened that the word which stands written in their law might be fulfilled--'They have hated me without a cause.'" Here Jesus has returned to a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 15:24

If I had not done among them the works ,.... This is another, and a new argument, evincing the inexcusableness of their ignorance, and infidelity, and sin, taken from the works that Christ did; such as healing the sick, raising the dead, giving sight to the blind, causing the dumb to speak, the deaf to hear, and the lame to walk, cleansing lepers, and casting out devils; which were clear proofs, and full demonstrations of his deity, and of his being the true Messiah: and which none other... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 15:25

But this cometh to pass ,.... This hatred against Christ, and which is pointed at his people for his sake, and reaches to the Father also on his account, is suffered to be, and therefore should be patiently borne: that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law : either in Psalm 35:19 , or rather in Psalm 69:4 ; which is a psalm of Christ, as appears by citations out of it in the New Testament, or references to it; see John 2:17 . The whole Scripture is sometimes... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:25

Written in their law - See on John 10:34 ; (note). These words are taken from Psalm 69:4 . This psalm is applied to Christ, John 2:17 ; John 19:28 ; to the vengeance of God against Judea, Acts 1:20 . The psalm seems entirely prophetic of Christ. His deep abasement is referred to, Psalm 69:2-5 ; his prayer for his disciples and followers, Psalm 69:6 ; that for himself, in the garden of Gethsemane, Psalm 69:15-19 ; his crucifixion, Psalm 69:20-22 ; the vengeance of God... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:24

Verse 24 24.If I had not done among them the works Under the word works he includes, in my opinion, all the proofs which he gave of his Divine glory; for by miracles, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, and by other demonstrations, he clearly proved that he was the Son of God, so that in him was plainly seen the majesty of the Only-begotten Son, as we have seen under John 1:14 (91) It is commonly objected, that he did not perform more miracles or greater miracles than Moses and the Prophets.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:25

Verse 25 25.But that the word may be fulfilled. What is contrary to nature appears to be incredible. But nothing is more contrary to reason than to hate God; and, therefore, Christ says that so great was the malice with which their minds were envenomed, that they hated him without a cause Christ quotes a passage from Psalms 35:19, which, he says, is now fulfilled Not that the same thing did not happen, formerly, to David, but to reprove the obstinate malice of the nation, which reigned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:17-27

(b) The results of this union with Christ to the unbelieving world . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:17-27

The disciples and the world. Our Lord turns to a new thought—the relation of his disciples to the world. I. THE SCOPE OF ALL CHRIST 'S TEACHING IS TO DEVELOP LOVE . "These things I command you, that ye may love one another." 1. This love is to be the characteristic of the new kingdom , and thus the strong attraction of the gospel. 2. Yet , essentially noble as it is , it will challenge the hostility of a world out of all sympathy with Christ . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:22-25

Unbelief inexcusable. It is significant and affecting to find that in the last deliberate discourse which our Lord Jesus addressed to his disciples, he not only administered comfort to his friends, but uttered words of sad rebuke to his enemies. He knew full well that the attitude which was taken towards him by the Jewish leaders was typical of the regard and treatment of multitudes besides; and his reproaches have a scope far beyond their immediate application. I. THE MANIFESTATION... read more

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