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What does the Bible say about being hated for following Christ?

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The Bible states that believers will be hated by the world because they are not of the world, just as Christ was hated.

In John 15:18-19, Jesus explains that if the world hates you, it's because it hated Him first. This enmity stems from the believer's connection to Christ and their transformation through the new birth. Those who bear the image of Christ will inevitably face hatred from the world, which resides in darkness while believers are children of light. This reflects the doctrinal truth that the hatred believers face is directly linked to their unity with Christ and their embrace of His message of grace and sovereignty.
Scripture References: John 15:18-19, 1 John 4:6, John 15:16-21

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