Read John 15.18-16.4a. The world, humanity in its rejection of God and the one whom he sent (1.10-11; 5.23, 42-44; 7.28). Satan is the ruler of this world (12.31; 14.30; 16.11; 1 Jn 5.19); neither Jesus nor the disciples belong to it (3.31; 8.23; 17.14-16; compare 1 Jn 4.5-6), yet God loved it (3.16). The world's hatred arises from ignorance that comes from disobedience. Jesus quotes Ps 35.19; 69.4. Their law, scripture; not rejection of Jewish scripture but an assertion of Jesus' innocence according to the scriptures of those who hated him (see 10.34). In verses 26-27: The Spirit foreshadows the work of 16.7-15. He will testify (see 16.13) extends the metaphor of the law court. You also are to testify, see 9.17, 25, 30. For inspired testimony under persecution, see Mk 13.11. In 16.1-4a: To be put out of the synagogues echoes 9.22, 34; 12.42. The hour is coming (see 16.25) warns in detail of a future time of persecution for believers. Comments or Questions..
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