But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
Parallel translations
- WEB But this happened so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause.’
- BSB But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’
- NKJV But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’
- NASB But this has happened so that the word that is written in their Law will be fulfilled: ‘They hated Me for no reason.’
- NLT This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’
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Quick answer
Their groundless hatred fulfills what was written in the Scriptures: 'They hated me without a cause.' Even opposition to Christ unfolds within God's revealed plan.
Overview
Jesus cites the Psalms (Psalm 35:19; 69:4) to show that the world's causeless hatred was foretold. Calling it 'their law' highlights that their own Scriptures testify against them. This demonstrates that the rejection of the Messiah, though sinful and inexcusable, falls within the sweep of God's sovereign purpose and prophetic word.
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- Ps 109:3They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
- Ps 69:4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
- Ps 35:19Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
- Luke 24:44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
- 2 Cor 11:7Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
- 2 Th 3:8Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
- Gal 2:21I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
- John 10:34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
- Ps 7:4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
- Rom 3:24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
- Rom 3:19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
- Rev 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
- Rev 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
- John 19:36For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.
- Matt 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
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