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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/15.htm">New International Version</a> But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: &#8216They hated me without reason.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/john/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’ <a href="/esv/john/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause.’ <a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ <a href="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But this is that the word having been written in their Law may be fulfilled: 'They hated Me without cause.' <a href="/kjv/john/15.htm">King James Bible</a> But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. <a href="/nkjv/john/15.htm">New King James Version</a> But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’ <a href="/nasb_/john/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But this has happened so that the word that is written in their Law will be fulfilled: ‘THEY HATED ME FOR NO REASON.’ <a href="/nasb/john/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But they have done this to fulfill the word that is written in their Law, &#8216THEY HATED ME WITHOUT A CAUSE.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/john/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But they have done this in order that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their Law, ‘THEY HATED ME WITHOUT A CAUSE.’ <a href="/lsb/john/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But this happened to fulfill the word that is written in their Law, ‘THEY HATED ME WITHOUT CAUSE.’ <a href="/amp/john/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But [this is so] that the word which has been written in their Law would be fulfilled, ‘THEY HATED ME WITHOUT A CAUSE.’ <a href="/csb/john/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But this happened so that the statement written in their law might be fulfilled: They hated me for no reason. <a href="/hcsb/john/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But this happened so that the statement written in their scripture might be fulfilled: They hated Me for no reason. <a href="/asv/john/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. <a href="/cev/john/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is why the Scriptures are true when they say, "People hated me for no reason." <a href="/erv/john/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. <a href="/gwt/john/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In this way what is written in their Scriptures has come true: 'They hate me for no reason.' <a href="/gnt/john/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> This, however, was bound to happen so that what is written in their Law may come true: 'They hated me for no reason at all.' <a href="/isv/john/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> But this happened so that what has been written in their Law might be fulfilled: 'They hated me for no reason.' <a href="/msb/john/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ?They hated Me without reason.? <a href="/net/john/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Now this happened to fulfill the word that is written in their law, 'They hated me without reason.' <a href="/nheb/john/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But this happened so that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law, 'They hated me without a cause.' <a href="/wbt/john/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. <a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But this has been so, in order that the saying may be fulfilled which stands written in their Law, 'They have hated me without any reason.' <a href="/web/john/15.htm">World English Bible</a> But this happened so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but—that the word may be fulfilled that was written in their law—They hated Me without a cause. <a href="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But this is that the word having been written in their Law may be fulfilled: 'They hated Me without cause.' <a href="/ylt/john/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but -- that the word may be fulfilled that was written in their law -- They hated me without a cause. <a href="/slt/john/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But that the word written in their law might be completed, That they hated me gratuitously.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law: They hated me without cause. <a href="/cpdv/john/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But this is so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their law: ‘For they hated me without cause.’ <a href="/nabre/john/15.htm">New American Bible</a> But in order that the word written in their law might be fulfilled, ‘They hated me without cause.’ <a href="/nrsvce/john/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It was to fulfill the word that is written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So that the word which is written in their law may be fulfilled, They hated me for no reason. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> That the word which is written in their law maybe fulfilled: 'They hated me for nothing.' But now they have seen and hated me and my Father also.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But this is so, that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But in order that the word having been written in their law may be fulfilled, That they hated me gratuitously.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But it is in order that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law, ?They hated me without a cause.? <a href="/mace/john/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that the passage is fulfilled that is written in their law, "they hated me without a cause." <a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But this has been so, in order that the saying may be fulfilled which stands written in their Law, 'They have hated me without any reason.' <a href="/worrell/john/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but this they do, that the word may be fulfilled, which has been written in their law, 'They hated Me without a cause.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But <Fr>thus it is<FR> that the word might be fulfilled, which is written in their law, they hated me without a cause.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/15-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=5628" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">The Hatred of the World</a> …24If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. 25<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But this is</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">fulfill</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegrammenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">is written</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomō (N-DMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">Law:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3404.htm" title="3404: Emisēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To hate, detest, love less, esteem less. From a primary misos; to detest; by extension, to love less.">‘They hated</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1432.htm" title="1432: dōrean (Adv) -- As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously.">without reason.’</a> 26When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a> Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice. <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a> I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/john/7-7.htm">John 7:7</a> The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. <a href="/john/17-14.htm">John 17:14</a> I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. <a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a> So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a> Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. <a href="/john/19-24.htm">John 19:24</a> So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a> because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3</a> They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. <a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Mark 13:13</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But this comes to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.the.<a href="/john/10-34.htm">John 10:34</a> Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?<a href="/john/19-36.htm">John 19:36</a> For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.They.<a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Psalm 7:4</a> If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)<a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a> Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.without.<a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.<a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a> Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:<a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">2 Corinthians 11:7</a> Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/14-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/21-22.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/john/13-18.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/john/13-18.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/john/15-24.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/john/15-24.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/john/12-34.htm">Law</a> <a href="/john/15-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/15-22.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/john/15-22.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/john/6-45.htm">They</a> <a href="/john/15-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/john/15-20.htm">Word</a> <a href="/john/13-18.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/john/12-16.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/18-37.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/john/18-9.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/john/18-9.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/john/17-12.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/john/17-14.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/john/17-14.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/john/18-31.htm">Law</a> <a href="/john/16-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/18-37.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/john/16-11.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-10.htm">They</a> <a href="/john/15-26.htm">True.</a> <a href="/john/17-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/john/17-12.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">John 15</div>1. <a href="/john/15-1.htm">The union of Jesus and his members shown under the parable of a vine.</a> 18. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">The hatred of the world.</a> 26. <a href="/john/15-26.htm">The office of the Holy Spirit.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It suggests that the actions and events are not random but are part of a divine plan. The concept of fulfillment is central to the New Testament, where many events in Jesus' life are seen as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. This reflects the belief in the sovereignty of God and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history.what is written in their Law: The term "their Law" refers to the Jewish Scriptures, particularly the Torah, which is the first five books of the Old Testament. However, in a broader sense, it can also refer to the entire Hebrew Bible. This phrase underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, showing that Jesus' life and mission are deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and prophecy. It also highlights the authority of Scripture as a witness to Jesus' identity and mission.‘They hated Me without reason.’ This is a quotation from the Psalms, specifically <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a> and <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a>, which are considered Messianic Psalms. These Psalms express the suffering and unjust persecution of the righteous, which Christians interpret as foreshadowing the experiences of Jesus. The phrase "without reason" emphasizes the innocence of Jesus and the baseless nature of the hatred against Him. This connects to the broader theme of Jesus as the suffering servant, who is rejected by His own people despite His righteousness and divine mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples about the world's hatred towards Him and, by extension, towards them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' discourse, they are being prepared for the persecution they will face as His followers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> Represents those who are opposed to Jesus and His teachings, often characterized by unbelief and hostility. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> Refers to the Jewish Scriptures, particularly the Psalms, which Jesus cites to show the fulfillment of prophecy. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The event of Jesus being hated without cause is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, demonstrating the continuity of God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_persecution.htm">Understanding Persecution</a> Recognize that being hated for Christ's sake is part of the Christian experience and is a fulfillment of Scripture. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_hatred.htm">Responding to Hatred</a> Follow Jesus' example of responding to hatred with love and forgiveness, trusting in God's justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> See the rejection of Jesus as a fulfillment of prophecy, which strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/i/identifying_with_christ.htm">Identifying with Christ</a> Embrace the identity of being a follower of Christ, even when it leads to opposition or persecution. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Find encouragement in knowing that suffering for Christ is not in vain but is part of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 15</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'overcome_by_the_blood'_mean.htm">What were the teachings of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_john_11's_miracle_unique_to_john.htm">Why does this major miracle only appear in John and not in the other Gospels (John 11)?</a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_69_originally_about_jesus.htm">Psalm 69 is frequently seen as messianic—what evidence exists that the text was originally about Jesus rather than solely about the psalmist’s circumstances?</a> <a href="/q/how_could_moses_live_to_120_years.htm">How can Moses realistically be 120 years old (Deut. 31:2) when modern biology deems such an age implausible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled . . .--The words in italics are not found in the original, but they rightly complete the sense. For the phrase, "might be fulfilled," comp. Notes on <a href="/john/12-38.htm" title="That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Lord, who has believed our report? and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?">John 12:38</a>; <a href="/john/13-18.htm" title="I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.">John 13:18</a>.That is written in their law.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/10-34.htm" title="Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, You are gods?">John 10:34</a>.They hated me without a cause.--The passage immediately referred to is probably that of the Messianic Psalm (69:4). The words are found also in <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm" title="Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.">Psalm 35:19</a> (see marg. ref.), and less distinctly in <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm" title="They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.">Psalm 109:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm" title="Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart stands in awe of your word.">Psalm 119:161</a>. (Comp. especially Note on the quotation from this same Psalm in <a href="/john/2-17.htm" title="And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of your house has eaten me up.">John 2:17</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - Strange is it that even here the ancient psalmist, in portraying the ideal Sufferer (<a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a>), bad seized this feature, and thus anticipated the treatment of the Son of God. But this cometh to pass (some clause of this kind must be introduced to give true force to ἀλλὰ and ἵνα) that the word might be fulfilled that has been written in their Law. Not only here but elsewhere Jesus speaks of the Psalms as a part of the Law (see note, <a href="/john/10-34.htm">John 10:34</a>). Other passages may, from their similarity, have been in Christ's mind, as receiving fulfillment or abundant illustration in their conduct. The use of the expression, "the Law," has been pressed by many as proof that the writer of this Gospel did not regard himself as a Jew at all. Such numerous indications occur of the opposite conclusion, that this expression must receive the more rational interpretation - the Law in which they pride themselves, the Law which is ever in their mouths, the Law which itself contains the portraiture of their spirit: They hated me gratuitously; causelessly. The true Christ was, when he came, the object of reason-less, causeless hate and opposition. Jesus knew, when he claimed to be the Christ, that he would have to complete and fulfill the solemn portraiture of the suffering, burden-bearing, and rejected Christ, as well as that of the triumphant Christ and King. <a href="/commentaries/john/15-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But [this is] ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. fulfill πληρωθῇ (plērōthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. [what] λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. is written γεγραμμένος (gegrammenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Law: νόμῳ (nomō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. ‘They hated Ἐμίσησάν (Emisēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3404.htm">Strong's 3404: </a> To hate, detest, love less, esteem less. From a primary misos; to detest; by extension, to love less. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. without reason.’ δωρεάν (dōrean) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1432.htm">Strong's 1432: </a> As a free gift, without payment, freely. 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