Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
Hatred marks the devil's kingdom as love marks Christ's. The world, those devoted to this world and its god, whether Jew or Gentile, forms one body against Him. But mark the difference: God's people, taught to hate the sins of sinners, still love their persons and do them good. A spiteful, malicious spirit belongs to the world, not to Christ.
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Commenting on John 15:18-25
Remember this word: the servant cannot fare better than his master. Christ was hated by the world despite His far greater excellence; therefore it is unreasonable to expect His disciples to escape hatred. When men despise the doctrine of God preached by the apostles, do not be shaken, they showed no less obstinate resistance to the Son of God Himself.
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Verse 20. Remember the word that I said, &c. At their first appointment to the apostolic office. See . (w) "Remember" (x) "if they have kept"