Passion & Last SupperLast SupperClear Fulfillment
Hated Without Cause
Written: ~1000 BC→Fulfilled: ~AD 30
The Psalms described hatred without cause, Jesus applied this to himself at the Last Supper.
Prophecy & Fulfillment
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 35:19; 69:4
"Do not let those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause... Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head."
New Testament Fulfillment
John 15:25
"But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: "They hated me without reason.""
Commentary
Jesus quoted this verse at the Last Supper to explain the world's hatred of his disciples. The phrase "their Law" (referring to the Psalms) shows Jesus's understanding of the Psalms as prophetic Scripture concerning himself.