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 .