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Verse	Translation	Text
Joh 15:21	King James	But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
My name's sake - On my account. Because you are my followers and possess my spirit. See the notes at Joh 14:13. Because they know not him that sent me - They will not believe that God has sent me. They do not so understand his character, his justice, or his law, as to see that it was fit that he should send his Son to die. They are so opposed to it, so filled with pride and opposition to a plan of salvation that is so humbling to people, as to be resolved not to believe it, and thus they persecute me, and will also you.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

My name's sake - On my account. Because you are my followers and possess my spirit. See the notes at Joh 14:13.

Because they know not him that sent me - They will not believe that God has sent me. They do not so understand his character, his justice, or his law, as to see that it was fit that he should send his Son to die. They are so opposed to it, so filled with pride and opposition to a plan of salvation that is so humbling to people, as to be resolved not to believe it, and thus they persecute me, and will also you.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
For my name's sake (διὰ τὸ ὄνομά μου) Literally, on account of my name. The name of Christ represented the faith, the attitude, the claims, and the aim of the disciples. His name was their confession. Luther says: "The name of Christ from your mouth will be to them nothing but poison and death."

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

For my name's sake (διὰ τὸ ὄνομά μου)

Literally, on account of my name. The name of Christ represented the faith, the attitude, the claims, and the aim of the disciples. His name was their confession. Luther says: "The name of Christ from your mouth will be to them nothing but poison and death."

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
All these things will they do to you, because they know not him that sent me - And in all ages and nations they who know not God will, for this cause, hate and persecute those that do.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

All these things will they do to you, because they know not him that sent me - And in all ages and nations they who know not God will, for this cause, hate and persecute those that do.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Because they know not him that sent me - This is the foundation of all religious persecution: those who are guilty of it, whether in Church or state, know nothing about God. If God tolerates a worship which professes to have him for its object, and which does not disturb the quiet or peace of society, no man has the smallest right to meddle with it; and he that does fights against God. His letting it pass is at least a tacit command that all should treat it as he has done.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Because they know not him that sent me - This is the foundation of all religious persecution: those who are guilty of it, whether in Church or state, know nothing about God. If God tolerates a worship which professes to have him for its object, and which does not disturb the quiet or peace of society, no man has the smallest right to meddle with it; and he that does fights against God. His letting it pass is at least a tacit command that all should treat it as he has done.

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