Bible Strands
John 15:21
But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples during the upper room discourse, explaining that they will face the same hostility he endured. He states this treatment will occur specifically because they bear his name and the world lacks knowledge of God.
The words — The preposition διὰ (dia) translates literally as "on account of," while εἰς (eis) means "against." These terms specify that the persecution is directed at the disciples because of their association with Jesus rather than arising from random hostility.
The thread — Matthew 10:22 and Matthew 10:18 record the same promise of name-driven hatred and public opposition. John 16:3 directly parallels the mechanism of this hostility, noting it stems from ignorance of both the Father and the Son.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to accept that opposition to the message originates from spiritual blindness, not personal failure. It demands endurance grounded in the reality that allegiance to Jesus inherently provokes rejection.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Cross-references
- Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
- John 16:3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.
- Matthew 10:18 On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
- Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
- John 8:19 “Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”
- Isaiah 66:5 You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”
- Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
- 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
- Revelation 2:3 Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
- Psalms 69:7 For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.