John 15:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.^{[a] 17} So I command you to love each other.

The World's Hatred

¹⁸ If the people of this world^[b] hate you, just remember that they hated me first.