Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 15:19 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 15:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.”
John 15:19 (KJV)
Commentary on John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own (εἰ ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου ἦτε, ὁ κόσμος ἂν τὸ ἴδιον ἐφίλει/ei ek tou kosmou ēte, ho kosmos an to idion ephilei)—Jesus uses a contrary-to-fact condition, assuming the opposite is true: disciples are NOT of the world. The phrase of the world (ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου) indicates origin and essential nature, not mere physical location. Kosmos here represents humanity organized in rebellion against God (1 John 2:15-17).The verb "would love" (ephilei) uses phileō, affectionate friendship love, not agapaō. The world embraces its own with natural affection—those who ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:19
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“little children”
“because they are not of the world”
“that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;”
“disobedient”
“and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
“according to the prince of the powers of the air”
“but I chose you”
“a royal priesthood”
“who was of the evil one”
“what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.”