What does the Bible say about why the world hates Jesus?

The world hates Jesus primarily because He testifies against it, declaring that its works are evil (John 7:7). This hostility arises from the fact that Jesus shines light into the darkness, revealing the true nature of human depravity. When confronted with truth, those who reject it often respond with animosity. Furthermore, the deeper spiritual reality is that the world loves its own and prefers to remain in ignorance regarding its condition (John 15:18-19). The religious world, which often tolerates a superficial understanding of Jesus, particularly despises the sovereignty of Christ and the implications of His gospel, which calls sin what it is and proclaims the need for genuine repentance.