What does the Bible say about being hated without a cause?
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The Bible indicates that Jesus was hated without cause as prophesied in Scripture, highlighting the world's rejection of Him and His followers.
In John 15:18-25, Jesus explains to His disciples that if the world hates them, it is because they are not of the world, just as the world hated Him first. This hatred is rooted in the world's ignorance of God, which leads them to reject the truth revealed through Christ. This is a fulfillment of Scripture, as Jesus refers to Psalm 69:4, indicating that the hatred directed at Him was foretold and serves a divine purpose. The world’s animosity towards Christ reflects its rebellion against a holy God, emphasizing that true believers will face similar rejection and must stand firm in their faith, knowing that they are chosen out of the world.
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