25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.'[1]

Other Translations of John 15:25

King James Version

25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

English Standard Version

25 But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: 'They hated me without a cause.'

The Message

25 Interesting - they have verified the truth of their own Scriptures where it is written, 'They hated me for no good reason.'

New King James Version

25 But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, 'They hated Me without a cause.'

New Living Translation

25 This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures : 'They hated me without cause.'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 15:25

Commentary on John 15:18-25

(Read John 15:18-25)

How little do many persons think, that in opposing the doctrine of Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, they prove themselves ignorant of the one living and true God, whom they profess to worship! The name into which Christ's disciples were baptized, is that which they will live and die by. It is a comfort to the greatest sufferers, if they suffer for Christ's name's sake. The world's ignorance is the true cause of its hatred to the disciples of Jesus. The clearer and fuller the discoveries of the grace and truth of Christ, the greater is our sin if we do not love him and believe in him.