John 15:21

“But all these things will they do unto you, etc.] Christ here signifies, that all the hatred and persecutions raised against his people by the world, would not be on their own account, for any evil actions done by them; they would not suffer as thieves, murderers, and evildoers, but as Christians; or as he says, for my name’s sake: because they were called by his name, and called upon his name; because they professed his name, and confessed him to be the Messiah and Redeemer; because they loved his name Jesus, a Saviour, believed in his name, and hoped in him for eternal life; and also preached him, and in his name salvation, and encouraged others to believe in him; and therefore they had no…”

“My name’s sake - On my account. Because you are my followers and possess my spirit. See the notes at John 14:13. Because they know not him that sent me - They will not believe that God has sent me. They do not so understand his character, his justice, or his law, as to see that it was fit that he should send his Son to die. They are so opposed to it, so filled with pride and opposition to a plan of salvation that is so humbling to people, as to be resolved not to believe it, and thus they persecute me, and will also you. return to 'Top of Page'”

“All these things will they do to you, because they know not him that sent me - And in all ages and nations they who know not God will, for this cause, hate and persecute those that do. John 15:22”

“all: Joh 16:3; Psa 69:7; Isa 66:5; Mat 5:11, Mat 10:18, Mat 10:22, Mat 10:39, Mat 24:9; Luk 6:22; Act 9:16; Pe1 4:13 because: Joh 8:19, Joh 8:54; Act 17:23, Act 28:25-27; Rom 1:28; Co1 2:8, Co1 15:34; Co2 4:3-6; Th2 1:8; Jo1 2:3, Jo1 2:4 John 15:22”