John 15:23

"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin."

Key Reflection

In John 15:23, Jesus underscores the profound impact of His presence and teachings on humanity. The verse suggests that without His coming to reveal God's truth and commandments through His words, people would not be held accountable for their sins. However, now that He has come and spoken, they are without excuse because they have received both knowledge and an opportunity for repentance, thus bearing the weight of their sin with no valid justification.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. He that hateth me, &c. To show them that this was no slight crime, he reminds them that a rejection of himself is also a rejection of God. Such is the union between them, that no one can hate the one without also hating the other. See Joh 5:19,20 Joh 14:7,9. __________________________________________________________________

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