John 15:24

If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

Cross-references

John 3:2 Parallel

John 3:2 affirms that Jesus' signs prove God is with Him — directly supporting John 15:24's claim that His works are unique and from the Father.

John 9:32 Parallel

John 9:32 provides a specific example of the unprecedented works Jesus refers to — healing a man born blind, never heard of before.

John 6:36 Parallel

John 6:36 states they saw Jesus yet did not believe, echoing the unbelief despite witnessing works here.

John 11:47-50 shows religious leaders acknowledging Jesus' signs yet plotting his death — directly illustrating the hatred despite the works.

John 12:10 Parallel

John 12:10 shows the chief priests conspiring to kill Lazarus after the raising — a direct response of hatred to a unique work.

John 5:36 Parallel

John 5:36 explains that Jesus' works bear witness that the Father sent Him — the very works referenced in John 15:24 as evidence they have no excuse.

John 14:9 Allusion

John 14:45 (likely referring to 14:9) states seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, thus hatred of Jesus implies hatred of the Father.

John 12:37-40 summarizes unbelief despite many signs — directly stating the same situation Jesus describes here.

John 12:45 Allusion

John 12:45 says seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, so hating Jesus (and his works) means hating the Father.

John 5:23 Parallel

John 5:23 states that dishonoring the Son is dishonoring the Father — closely linking the hatred for both in John 15:24.

John 4:48 Contrast

John 4:48 rebukes those who need signs to believe — contrasting with John 15:24 where the greatest signs still produced hatred, not belief.

John 14:7 Contrast

John 14:7 says knowing Jesus means knowing the Father — here, they have seen both yet hate, so they don't truly know Him.

John 5:37 Parallel

John 5:37 also speaks of the Father's testimony being rejected — here Jesus' works are that testimony, yet they still hate.

John 8:42 Contrast

John 8:42 says loving Jesus proves God is your Father — here, hatred proves they are not His children.

John 5:42 Parallel

John 5:42 reveals the root: they lack love for God — thus they hate the Son and Father here.

John 10:37 Parallel

John 10:37 ties Jesus' works to the Father — if the works are not from God, do not believe; works authenticate his mission.

John 10:32 Parallel

In John 10:32, Jesus points to his many good works from the Father as evidence — the same claim of works justifying belief.

John 9:16 Parallel

John 9:16 shows division over Jesus' works — here, the same works cause hatred despite being from God.

John 6:46 Parallel

John 6:46 emphasizes only Jesus has seen the Father — here, seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, yet they hate both.

John 7:31 Parallel

John 7:31 shows people marveling at Jesus' signs and questioning if the Messiah could do more — illustrating the public impact of the works in John 15:24.

Matthew 11:20-24 pronounces woe on cities that saw mighty works yet did not repent — identical principle of greater accountability for those who saw works.

Acts 2:22 Related theme

Acts 2:22 declares Jesus' works were divine signs from God, underscoring the guilt of those who saw and hated.

Romans 8:7 Parallel

Romans 8:7 explains that the carnal mind is enmity against God — providing the root cause of the hatred described in John 15:24.

James 4:4 Parallel

James 4:4 states that friendship with the world makes one an enemy of God — directly parallel to the hatred of Jesus and the Father in John. It adds the concept of spiritual adultery.

Romans 15:3 Parallel

Romans 15:3 cites Christ bearing insults — here, He experiences hatred for doing the Father's works.

2 Corinthians 4:4 explains that the hatred in John 15:24 results from Satan blinding unbelievers to Christ's glory.

Colossians 1:15 reveals Christ as the image of God, so hating Jesus equals hating the Father seen through His works.

In Numbers 14:11, God laments unbelief 'in spite of all the signs' — this directly parallels the rejection and hatred of Jesus despite His miraculous works.

1 John 2:23 Parallel

1 John 2:23 teaches that denying the Son rejects the Father, confirming the inseparable hatred in John 15:24.

In 2 Chronicles 18:7, Ahab hates Micaiah for truthful prophecy — this parallels the hatred of Jesus despite His truthful works.

Luke 19:14 Parallel

Luke 19:14 depicts citizens who 'hated' their king and rejected his rule — a parable that directly parallels the hatred for Jesus and the Father in John 15:24.

Psalm 95:9 Parallel

In Psalm 95:9, Israel tested God 'though they had seen my work' — this directly parallels the hatred and unbelief despite Jesus' works.

Luke 4:29 Historical context

Luke 4:29 shows Jesus' own townspeople trying to kill him — a concrete instance of the hatred for Jesus and his works spoken of in John 15:24.

Psalm 109:3 Parallel

In Psalm 109:3, David laments being attacked with hatred without cause — this directly parallels the unjustified hatred of Jesus despite His works.

Micah 3:2 Parallel

Micah 3:2 condemns those who 'hate the good' — directly mirroring the hatred of Jesus and his good works described in John 15:24.

Matthew 11:5 lists the unprecedented works Jesus did (blind see, lame walk, dead raised) — the very works that prove his identity.

Luke 19:37-40 shows disciples praising Jesus for his works, contrasting with the hatred described here.

Isaiah 30:11 shows people deliberately turning away from God — the same willful rejection of the Holy One seen in John 15:24 despite clear evidence.

Matthew 9:33 records the crowd's reaction 'Never anything like this seen in Israel' — echoing Jesus' claim of works no one else did.

Mark 2:12 Allusion

Mark 2:12 records the crowd saying 'We never saw anything like this' at the healing of the paralytic — matching Jesus' claim of unprecedented works.

Acts 10:38 Related theme

Acts 10:38 describes Jesus' healing ministry empowered by God, reinforcing that these works were from God.

Mark 7:6 Parallel

Mark 7:6 quotes Isaiah about hearts far from God — clarifying the inner condition behind the hatred in John 15:24 despite outward religious activity.

Luke 10:12-16 warns that rejecting Jesus' messengers brings judgment, paralleling the guilt of rejecting his works here.

Job 21:14 Parallel

In Job 21:14, the wicked say 'Leave us alone' to God — this parallels the rejection and hatred of God's Son in John 15:24.

Luke 24:19 Related theme

Luke 24:19 confirms Jesus was a prophet mighty in deed and word, affirming the works that were rejected here.

In 1 Kings 17:24, the widow believes after seeing a miracle — this contrasts with the hatred and unbelief in John 15:24 despite Jesus' works.