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Hated Without Cause

Written: ~1000 BCFulfilled: ~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.