John 15:24-25

[24] done among them the works which none other man did, not had sin: but now both seen and hated both Father. [25] But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated without a cause.

What is the context of John 15:24-25?

The World Hates the Disciples (John 15:18-25 true)
Persecutions Predicted (John 15:18-25 true)
Disciples’ Relation to the World (John 15:18-27 true)
The World’s Hatred (John 15:18-27 true)
The Hatred of the World (John 15:18-27 true)
The World’s Hatred for the Disciples (John 15:18-27 true)

What does John 15:24-25 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These verses amplify the former two. They also add the idea that the world"s hatred did not jeopardize God"s redemptive plan. Its hatred was part of what God predicted would accompany Messiah"s mission. The Jews" own Scriptures condemned their unbelief. Probably the quotation comes from Psalm 69:4. David experienced hatred for no reason. How much more would the Son of David experience it?