NT Text: John 15:25
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): Typology + Promise-Fulfillment
Anchor Text: Ps 69 — The Reproaches
Significance: Longest introductory formula in John (if not entire NT). Elliptical: "But [this happened] in order that the word might be fulfilled..." "Their law" ironically highlights Jews convicted by "their own law"; "law" = broadly "Scripture." Psalm 69 more likely source (widely regarded as messianic; evangelist previously cited 69:9 in 2:17; see also 19:28 possible allusion to 69:21). Parallelism between hate and persecution found in Psalm 68:5a-b LXX. Alternative: Psalm 35:19 (also Davidic prayer for deliverance from enemies "without cause"). Both psalms feature righteous sufferer zealous for God but persecuted by enemies. False charges highlighted (35:11, 21, 20; 69:4).