Hated Without Reason

This lesson explores how Psalm 69:4 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Psalm 69:4

Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal.

New Testament

John 15:25

But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.'

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The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #48 Hated Without a Cause

More haters than hairs; John 15:25 — their own law quotes this word as fulfilled

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

The psalmist lamented being hated without cause—his enemies outnumbered the hairs on his head. Jesus quoted this very verse, telling his disciples that the world's hatred was not because of anything wrong in him but was the fulfillment of Scripture. Unreasonable hatred of the innocent is not random injustice; it was foretold, and Jesus bore it knowingly.

Reflection

Jesus, in seasons of rejection, keep my eyes on Your kingdom and my spirit steady in grace.